Kenya: MPs Committee Faults Government Over Ambassadorial Nomination Lapses

Nairobi — The National Assembly’s Foreign and Defense Committee has called on to always conduct due diligence in ambassadorial appointments, following an increase in candidates rejecting their nominations.

In a report tabled before the House, Committee Chair Nelson Koech said the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei ought to ensure candidates are consulted before nomination.

The Committee said the failure of relevant government institutions to conduct thorough due diligence had led to an…