The Government is urging Kenyans living, working, or travelling abroad to respect the laws of their host countries to avoid getting into trouble and harsh penalties.
The appeal follows a significant diplomatic breakthrough in which Vietnam’s Supreme People’s Court commuted Margaret Nduta’s death sentence to life imprisonment. The announcement was made by Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, who emphasized the need for lawful conduct while overseas.
“We remind all Kenyans travelling abroad to respect and comply with the laws and regulations of their host countries, to remain vigilant, and avoid involvement with any illegal activities that will put them in conflict with the law,” PS Njogu said.
Ms. Nduta, previously on death row, received her reprieve during a court session this week. PS Njogu credited the outcome to sustained diplomatic engagement between the Government of Kenya and Vietnamese authorities.
She also commended the Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, for its consular and legal support and thanked members of the diaspora in the ASEAN region who attended the court hearing to demonstrate their solidarity.
“The Government of Kenya extends its gratitude to all those involved, particularly the Kenya Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, and all well-wishers for the support and legal counsel,” she stated.
This marks the second high-profile diplomatic success in recent days, following Kenya’s successful intervention in securing the release of Stephen Munyakho from death row in Saudi Arabia.
