00:00 I, Ransom Mulele Nkonga, do solemnly affirm that I will well and truly serve the people
00:19 and the Republic of Kenya in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, that
00:24 I will at all times and to the best of my knowledge and ability protect, administer
00:30 and defend this Constitution and exercise the constitutional functions entrusted to
00:35 me with a view to upholding the dignity and the respect for the criminal justice system
00:42 of Kenya, having regard to the public interest and interest of the administration of justice
00:48 without any fear, favor, bias, affection, ill will, prejudice or any political, religious
00:55 or other influence.
01:02 Thank you.
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01:37 >> Congratulations, Ransom.
01:53 The oath you have taken today before God and man places an extraordinary burden of
02:01 responsibility on your very able shoulders.
02:06 It is a solemn commitment to serve with fidelity, to pursue justice without fear or favor and
02:15 to uphold the rule of law in every decision that you will be making.
02:22 The Director of Public Prosecutions is not just a prosecutor.
02:27 You are a defender of justice, a protector of the vulnerable and a voice for those who
02:35 are too often voiceless.
02:40 Your position is meant to ensure that prosecutions are initiated and conducted all in a manner
02:47 consistent with the values and principles the Kenyan people hold very dear.
02:54 (Applause.)
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