Koech cautions diplomats over comments on planned protests

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 theUnited 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.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Koech’s remarks followed a joint statement by theUnited 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.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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