Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has clarified President William Ruto's nomination of Consul General Judy Kiaria Nkumiri to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after concerns were raised that the appointment did not follow due process.
In a statement on Monday, August 18, Mudavadi explained that a presidential nomination does not in itself amount to a diplomatic posting, noting that Kiaria cannot assume office until both Parliament and the DRC government give their approval.
He emphasised that the appointment process will strictly follow Article 132(2)(e) of the Constitution, which empowers the President to nominate and, with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint High Commissioners, Ambassadors, and diplomatic and consular representatives.
To further clear the air, Mudavadi revealed that he had already spoken with DRC's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, to explain the process.
