Outgoing AG Githu Muigai has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to the Rome Statute and the ICC but noted the court should only be a last resort.
Muigai began by acknowledging historical problems and deep differences of opinion with the Internal Criminal Court where Kenya cases have been concerned.
But he added that there has never and will never be a question on whether the country is committed to international justice and accountability.
“We always were, we still are and shall always be [committed to the ICC]. I am also happy to confirm our support forthe ICC and its ideals. Kenya never withdrew from the ICC, and to the best of my knowledge, has no intention at the moment to withdraw from the ICC,” said the Attorney General who resigned
“Kenya was among the very first nations in the world to sign up for and ratify the treaty and was definitely one of the very first ones to domesticate it. We did so then because we believed, as we do now, that these international institutions are important for securing the future of the world.”
He spoke at Strathmore University during a forum on justice for international and transnational organised crimes, dubbed ‘Networks of Accountability’.