In a milestone move to decentralize legal services, Solicitor General Shadrack J. Mose officially inaugurated the Office of the Attorney General in Wajir County. The initiative marks a significant step in enhancing access to justice for all Kenyans.
During the ceremony, Mose underscored the critical role of the Attorney General’s Office as the government’s Principal Legal Advisor, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring justice is within reach for every citizen.
“This office, established under Article 156 of the Constitution, will also provide legal aid services to the public, fulfilling its constitutional mandate,” Mose stated.
Wajir is the first of 15 counties set to host new offices as part of the government’s decentralization drive. “This initiative demonstrates our dedication to bringing justice closer to the people. Citizens will no longer have to travel long distances for essential legal services, saving both time and resources,” he added.
With the addition of the Wajir office, the total number of county offices now stands at 14. Mose revealed that 14 more offices are planned for launch beginning January 2025.
The newly inaugurated office will offer an array of services, including civil litigation, public trustee functions, marriage registration, and legal aid. The Solicitor General highlighted the Civil Litigation Department’s role in representing the National Government, the Registrar General’s management of civil marriage records, and the National Legal Aid Services’ provision of free legal assistance to vulnerable groups.
Mose encouraged the public to take advantage of the services offered and thanked local leaders and the community for their support in making the decentralization initiative a success.
“This office reflects our commitment to professionalism and integrity in serving the people of Wajir and the nation at large. We remain steadfast in upholding fairness, equality, and justice—principles fundamental to our democracy,” he said.
The inauguration, held at the ICT Hall of Wajir County Government, was attended by local leaders, government officials, and stakeholders. It signals the government’s broader pledge to uphold the rule of law and make legal services more accessible nationwide.
