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Ministers' relatives picked as Kenya's envoys
Minister for Foreign Affairs Moses Wetangula addresses diplomats from various countries at a Nairobi hotel, October 12, 2009. Close relatives of cabinet ministers and 2007 election losers are on the latest list of Kenya’s ambassadors and high commissioners released by the Foreign Ministry. Photo/CHRIS OJOW
Posted Sunday, October 25 2009 at 16:28
In Summary
- Close relatives of cabinet ministers and 2007 election losers are on the latest list
- Four of the new envoys named in the list released by the Foreign Affairs ministry are siblings of cabinet ministers
- Foreign Affairs assistant minister Richard Onyonka termed the appointments as “demoralising” to career diplomats
The Parliamentary Committee on delegated legislation chaired by nominated MP Amina Abdalla is currently scrutinising appointments made by six cabinet ministers to check whether they comply with the law or not. The ministers include William Ntimama, Fred Gumo, Najib Balala, Chirau Ali Mwakwere, Henry Kosgey and Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o.
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Submitted by lemuelmwasPosted November 01, 2009 02:21 AM
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Submitted by Menjeru
Next time a politician says "ITS OUR TIME TO EAT" think again, coz not even the crumbs will come ur way! God help us, and they have 3 more years to loot!
Posted October 29, 2009 02:39 PM -
Submitted by Mishuki
..and the way we brag when we asked where are you from?"am from kenya" wapi?this is a never ending vicious circle...
Posted October 29, 2009 09:55 AM -
Submitted by moses10
Almost all politicians in Kenya have contaminated blood of corruption.It's going to take a completely new and unknown leader to clean our nation.
Posted October 29, 2009 08:06 AM -
Submitted by Nangayapaa
Hey Johnnie Carson, let's see if you have the cojones to issue a ban here..!
Posted October 29, 2009 12:18 AM
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Who is my brother in government? I need to be an ambassador in Mars or preferably Jupiter!!