President Ruto’s nominees for ambassadorial appointments have been veterans, politicians and technocrats with rich academic and professional backgrounds.
However this changed today when one of President Ruto’s nominees for the Consul General position in Goma, DRC who turned up for vetting was a mere high school graduate.
Yes, Charles Githinji Keiru sent shockwaves through the entire country and the vetting panel when he disclosed that he is a high school graduate. He alleged that since leaving high school, he hasn’t stepped in any tertiary education institution.
it’s noteworthy that in Kenya, holding a degree or a diploma is not obligatory for an ambassadorial role. The Consulate General of Kenya in Goma is located at the exclusive address, 173 Avenue la Corniche.
Ambassadors are senior representatives of the government charged with implementation of foreign policy who make sure resources allocated embassies are utilized prudently. They represent Kenya’s interests, negotiate with foreign governments and promote friendly relations between Kenya and the host country.
