The Government has today refuted the claims that part of Uhuru’s new envoy was rejected in assigned countries
Some online publications had stated that some of the Ambassadors appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta had not taken their foreign envoy roles – more than eight months after the were approved by Parliament.
The claims indicated that the envoys who had failed to take up new jobs were rejected by the host nations.
The Ministry clarified stating that Kenya has never had any envoy rejected by any country. And that is the reality with this cohort Of Heads Of Mission.
They also added that all the host countries are ready to receive them and have begun to do so.
“Every country schedules the presentation ceremonies at specific times depending on their traditions and availability Of the Head of State.
The current deployment of envoys is within the conventional timelines consistent with global practice.Modalities for preparation of the deployment are ongoing and the alleged push and pull is imagined by the author of the article.” reads statement in part
Some published articles had even gave names of the rejected as Kenyans were thrown to confusion by the news.
Here is the full statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in regard to the matter
Right of Reply over President’s new envoys. pic.twitter.com/JLPBOLQw4J
— ForeignAffairsKenya (@ForeignOfficeKE) February 7, 2019