Kenya has officially appealed to the Vietnamese government to halt the impending execution of Margaret Nduta, a Kenyan national facing capital punishment in the Southeast Asian country.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei revealed in a statement on his X page that he held a telephone conversation with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Nguyen Minh Hang, on Sunday regarding the matter.
During the conversation, Sing’oei conveyed the anxiety of the Kenyan people over Nduta’s fate and reiterated Kenya’s formal request for a stay of execution.
He emphasized the need for both nations to explore a diplomatic resolution to the issue.
“I am grateful for Madam Hang’s assurance that our petition is under consideration by her country’s authorities. In the meantime, our mission in Bangkok is actively following up the case in situ,” Sing’oei stated.
Vietnam is known for its strict drug-related laws, and it remains unclear whether Kenyan diplomatic efforts will influence the final decision.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing all available avenues to save Nduta from execution, with further engagements expected in the coming days.
