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MPs question envoy nominees academic qualifications

Ambassadorial nominee Isaac Keen Parashina for Abuja, Nigeria when he appeared for vetting before the National Assembly Committee on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. [National Assembly of Kenya Committees - Twitter, @NACommitteeKe]

An ambassadorial nominee plans to undertake a diplomatic course at the "quickest opportunity possible."

A parliamentary committee raised concern that Isaac Keen Parashina, President William Ruto's pick to lead Kenya's mission in Nigeria, lacked the experience to take up the role.

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