NAIROBI,
KENYA:
Tanzania has rejected the posting of Margit Hellwig-Boette, who has just
finished her tour of duty in Kenya as Germany’s ambassador to Dar-es-Salam.
It’s not clear why the government of President JakayaKikwete rejected the envoy, who unlike her predecessors was less controversial, while serving in Nairobi.Margit has confirmed to the Standard that her posting has been rejected and saying she will be leaving to Berlin for redeployment.
“Yes, Tanzania has rejected my appointment. Under Diplomatic Code, a host country reserves the right to give consent for the posting of an envoy or reject.Tanzania has rejected but is not under any obligation to explain the reasons,” she said. The envoy added; “I am leaving Nairobi for Berlin tomorrow (Thursday) morning for redeployment.” Reports indicate that Kikwete’s administration was not keen on taking the diplomat, who has just served in a neighbouring country.
On Thursday night, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga hosted the Germany envoy for a dinner to celebrate the end of her four year tour of duty. During the event, the diplomat said that in Kenya’s 50-year history, the promulgation of the Constitution was the most significant event that promised to propel the country to prosperity.
“In my four-year stay here, I cannot think of anything else the leadership can bequeath the people of Kenya other than the full implementation of the Constitution,” she said.
It’s not clear why the government of President JakayaKikwete rejected the envoy, who unlike her predecessors was less controversial, while serving in Nairobi.Margit has confirmed to the Standard that her posting has been rejected and saying she will be leaving to Berlin for redeployment.
“Yes, Tanzania has rejected my appointment. Under Diplomatic Code, a host country reserves the right to give consent for the posting of an envoy or reject.Tanzania has rejected but is not under any obligation to explain the reasons,” she said. The envoy added; “I am leaving Nairobi for Berlin tomorrow (Thursday) morning for redeployment.” Reports indicate that Kikwete’s administration was not keen on taking the diplomat, who has just served in a neighbouring country.
On Thursday night, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga hosted the Germany envoy for a dinner to celebrate the end of her four year tour of duty. During the event, the diplomat said that in Kenya’s 50-year history, the promulgation of the Constitution was the most significant event that promised to propel the country to prosperity.
“In my four-year stay here, I cannot think of anything else the leadership can bequeath the people of Kenya other than the full implementation of the Constitution,” she said.
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