Koech cautions diplomats over comments on planned protests

National Assembly Defence Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech. [File, Standard]

National Assembly Defence Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech has warned against foreign diplomats interfering in Kenya’s internal governance, following concerns raised by Western embassies over how the country is handling planned protests.

Koech’s remarks followed a joint statement by the United States and European embassies in Kenya on Tuesday, June 24, expressing concern about the alleged use of hired individuals to disrupt peaceful demonstrations ahead of the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests.