Ambassador Amina Mohammed in a past event. She played a key role in ensuring Uhuru’s victory was recognized. [Photo|Nation]
Industrious Foreign Affairs Cabinet secretary Amina Mohammed may have saved President Uhuru Kenyatta from international embarrassment, reports the Financial Times.
With political impasse and police brutality going viral, a number of countries had withheld President Uhuru Kenyatta’s congratulatory messages following his victory at Supreme Court.
“Following Supreme Court ruling that withheld President Uhuru’s victory, I am requesting your indulgence in preparing and dispatching a suitable congratulations message,” Amina was quoted.
What followed were immediate congratulations from Boris Johnson, Britain’s Foreign Secretary in a move that sparked international controversy.
Although the Kenyan government had denied reaching other countries to congratulate Uhuru, the tactic seems to have worked according to Gideon Mamboleo.
“She is so proactive and I believe she may have reached as many countries. US and UK had issues with elections and I don’t think a paper like Financial Times can cheat,” he said.
Contrary to expectations of many, Israel, Britain and United States joined other countries in recognizing Uhuru’s victory.
When both Uhuru and his Deputy William Ruto were dealing with ICC debacles, Amina also played an integral role by using her experience in international relations to get them off the hook.