Kenya: Diplomatic Postings Cancelled

Diplomatic postings for more than 90 officers of Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been cancelled after allegations of serious irregularities in their selection. The Permanent Secretary, Esther Tolle, took the action after concerns that nepotism, tribalism and cronyism were the main considerations during the appointments. This follows recent concerns that the Ministry is wasteful by sending junior officers, including drivers, on foreign postings at considerable cost, rather than using locally employed staff as is the custom with most other countries.