The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has today conducted an approval hearing for Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya, who has been nominated to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador to Copenhagen in the Denmark.
During the session held at Parliament Buildings, Members of the Committee interrogated the nominee on his professional background, leadership experience and readiness to represent Kenya’s interests abroad, in line with the oversight role of the National Assembly of Kenya.
In the course of the vetting, the Committee examined the nominee’s integrity, financial standing and understanding of diplomatic responsibilities.
Mr. Kibelekenya disclosed that his estimated net worth stands at approximately KES 45 million, drawn from salary earnings, personal savings, farming and cattle rearing.
Members also sought clarity on his vision for strengthening Kenya’s diplomatic and economic ties with Denmark, particularly in areas of trade, investment and development cooperation.
In response, the nominee expressed his enthusiasm to serve in the position nominated for, and pledged to enhance relations between the two countries should his appointment be successful.
“I look forward to being the first Ambassador. I want to assure this Committee and the country that Kenya will be well represented. I will guide on socio-economic development between the two countries, and I will work effectively and efficiently,” Mr. Kibelekenya told the Committee.
The Committee will now prepare a report on the approval hearing and table before the House for consideration.
By Anthony Solly
