Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has dismissed claims that the Public Seal was taken from her and handed over to the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei. While addressing the press on Thursday, Oduor, who had remained lip-tied over the matter, maintained that the Public Seal was never moved to Koskei's office. "The custody of the Public Seal is provided for by law, and that position remains unchanged.
The Seal is still in my custody contrary to what has been reported in the media," Oduor stated, amid conflicting reports on its whereabouts. The seal is used to stamp critical documents to represent the government, to show they are authentic and official.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor (centre), with other legal officials during a press briefing on May 29, 2025, in Nairobi.
Photo Willy Lusige Further, the AG, who rose to her position following the Cabinet reorganisation and inclusion of the opposition into what has come to be known as the broad-based government, dismissed claims of being sidelined, insisting that they work in harmony. ''As a government, we work together under the leadership of the President, as a united team,'' Oduor added. Former AG Justin Muturi had previously alleged that the transfers was done because the government wanted to avoid checks and legal censure, incliding by the AG. "If documents can be signed and bear the public seal without the AG's legal advice, that is a serious issue.
