President Ruto nominates Registrar of Political Parties, KNHCR Chairperson

President William Ruto has made key nominations to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).

According to a statement issued on Friday, August 15, by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the president has appointed John Cox Lorionokou as Registrar of Political Parties.

On the other hand, Ruto appointed Agatha Wanjiku Wahome as the Assistant Registrar of Political Parties.

“President William Ruto, in line with his constitutional mandate, and acting on the recommendations of the Public Service Commission, has today made the following nominations in the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties: Mr. John Cox Lorionokou – Registrar of Political Parties; Ms. Agatha Wanjiku Wahome – Assistant Registrar of Political Parties,” the statement read.

Ruto also made a nomination for the position of Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), tapping Claris Awour Onganga for the role.

“In addition, and in line with the recommendation of the Selection Panel appointed via Kenya Gazette Notice No. 4651 of 11th April 2025, President Ruto has nominated Ms. Claris Awour Onganga for consideration by the National Assembly for appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR),” the statement added.

The nominees will be subjected to vetting and approval by the National Assembly.

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Onganga’s appointment to KNCHR comes after Duncan Oburu Ojwang has turned down Ruto’s nomination to the position.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, in a communication on Tuesday, August 12, said he received a letter from Ojwang declining the nomination.

According to Wetang’ula, Ojwang cited personal reasons and a conflict of interest as the basis for his decision to reject the nomination.

He was scheduled to appear before the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on Wednesday, August 13, for vetting.

As such, Wetang’ula directed the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to cease any further consideration of the nominee.

He also directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to notify the appointing authority of the development.