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Mbijiwe defends the establishment of the Embassy at the Vatican

Mbijiwe defends the establishment of the Embassy at the Vatican

Dr Julius Mbijiwe defended the planned embassy to the Vatican during his vetting, arguing it would strengthen Kenya’s partnerships in education, health, and peace initiatives...

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Dr Julius Mbijiwe, the Ambassador Nominee to the Vatican, defended the establishment of a new diplomatic mission to the Holy See before the National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee. He argued that Kenya stands to gain significantly from this representation.

  • A key benefit highlighted is the Vatican's interest in Kenya's Education, Health, and Peace Building Initiatives.
  • Dr Mbijiwe faced questions regarding the necessity of the embassy, the value for money, and his appointment over career diplomats.
  • He stated that over 180 countries currently have embassies at the Vatican, emphasizing the strategic advantage for Kenya.

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