Dorcas Oduor is a Kenyan law Profesional and senior counsel with decades of experience in litigation, drafting, and legal advisory.
Dorcas joins in the league of accomplished women that were deemed eligible for posts in the Cabinet and nominated by President William Ruto after being nominated as the Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya.
If approved, Dorcas becomes the first female attorney-general of Kenya and also a boost in gender equality.
Let’s delve into the interesting details of Dorcas Oduor biography, education background, career and achievements, family and many more.
Early Life and Background
Dorcas Agik Oduor was born on the 15th of April, 1970.
Not so much is known about her personal life as she has not come out to talk about it before.
Career and Appointments
Dorcas Oduor is a nominee for the position of Attorney-General of the Republic of Kenya. She is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and has an impressive legal career spanning over 30 years.
She previously served as the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of Economic, International, and Emerging Crimes at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Education
She holds a Master’s degree in International Conflict Management and a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi. Additionally, she completed a postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and was admitted to the bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 1992.
Family
Dorcas Oduor is married to Mr. Henry Oduor, and the couple has two kids together.
Tribe
Dorcas Oduor belongs to the Luo tribe in Kenya. She hails from Kisumu County and has made significant contributions to Kenya’s legal system throughout her career.
