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President Uhuru Kenyatta seeks excusal from appearing before ICC, cites EAC engagements

Uhuru Kenyatta at the ICC chambers during the pre-trial hearings

NAIROBI, KENYA: President Uhuru Kenyatta has applied to be excused from presence in The Hague courtroom next month during proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Through his lawyers Steven Kay and Gillian Higgins, the President has asked ICC judges to lift the requirement for his attendance on October 8 when a status conference is scheduled.

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