×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Kenya’s Prof. Phoebe Okowa becomes first African woman to serve in UN law body

Prof Phoebe Okowa garnered 162 votes to secure a seat at the UN's International Law Commission. [Courtesy]

Decorated Kenyan scholar Prof. Phoebe Okowa on Friday garnered 162 votes to secure a seat at the International Law Commission.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in