Kenya’s Foreign Affairs PS Dr Korir Sing’Oei and Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration, Sharon Stevens, at a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of CHOGM 2026. (Photo: Sing’Oei/X)

Kenya has sought Antigua and Barbuda’s support for its candidate for the International Criminal Court, Justice Njoki Ndung’u, during bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, made the request during the meeting, which also saw the two countries sign an agreement to strengthen diplomatic relations and expand cooperation.

Ndung’u was nominated as Kenya’s candidate by President William Ruto following an evaluation by the country’s Judicial Service Commission. The account of the meeting did not indicate whether Antigua and Barbuda committed its support.

Sing’Oei and Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Sharon Stevens, signed the memorandum of understanding on diplomatic and political consultations.

According to the Kenya High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica, the agreement establishes regular consultations, with meetings alternating between the two countries.

The discussions will cover bilateral, regional and global issues, including matters before international organisations to which both countries belong.

The agreement also provides for cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, labour migration, culture, education, science and sports. It will remain in force for five years, with an option to renew it for another five.

Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation also included Ambassador Theon Ali, the country’s non-resident ambassador to Syria and deputy head of mission at its embassy in the United Arab Emirates.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Kenya seeks Antigua and Barbuda’s support for International Criminal Court candidate.