PS Sing’oei: ICC needs reform, not sanctions
Kenyan Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has called for reforms at the International Criminal Court (ICC) rather than the imposition of sanctions. This follows the US government's decision to sanction the court over its jurisdiction regarding American citizens.
Why it matters
The stance reflects ongoing tensions between international judicial bodies and sovereign nations regarding the scope of global legal authority.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei during a past event /FILE Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei has criticised the International Criminal Court (ICC) over what he described as selective focus and failure to meet the expectations under which it was established, saying the institution needs urgent reforms rather than sanctions.
Sing’oei said Kenya would continue working with other states that are parties to the Rome Statute to push for reforms at the court, following the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on the ICC.
“The ICC deserves serious criticism for failing to live up to the mandate and expectations for which it was established and for being selective in its focus,” Sing’oei said.
“What it needs is urgent reform. Not sanctions. Kenya will continue to work with State Parties to reform the court.”
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