After several days of uncertainty surrounding the custody of the Public Seal, Attorney General (AG) Dorcas Oduor has confirmed that the vital state symbol remains in her possession.
The AG’s statement directly contradicts earlier claims from various leaders suggesting that the Public Seal had been transferred from her custody, in violation of legal provisions.
Speaking on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Oduor clarified that the seal—used to authenticate and legally bind official government documents—is securely housed within her office.
Addressing members of the press, the AG firmly stated: “The custody of the Public Seal is clearly provided for by law, and that position remains unchanged. I am still in possession of the Seal, contrary to what has been reported in the media.”
Oduor also emphasized the cooperative nature of government operations, aiming to quell any speculation surrounding the handling of the state instrument. The confusion was sparked after Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura initially claimed that the Public Seal was under the custody of the Head of Public Service (HOPS), Felix Koskei. Mwaura later retracted his statement.
