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MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma

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Goma, DRC Consular-General Nominee Charles Githinji Keiru during his vetting process before the National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee at County Hall, Nairobi on April 11, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The National Assembly committee on Defence and Foreign relations on Tuesday rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consul General for Goma, DRC.

The development came just days after the House team expressed concerns over the suitability of the nominee who failed to demonstrate the required competencies during vetting.

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