Nancy Odindo, who works as a journalist for Farovint.co.ke, comes with more than four years of expertise in reporting on politics, current events, and features within both digital and print platforms in Kenya.

A Kenyan woman named Margaret Nduta Macharia is at risk of being executed in Vietnam following her conviction for drug trafficking.

Her planned execution on Sunday, March 16, has ignited public outrage, prompting her family and concerned citizens of Kenya to appeal to the government for intervention and to seek mercy.

Elijah Kururia, the MP for Gatundu North, stated during a live TikTok broadcast that President William Ruto had contacted the Vietnamese government and was currently waiting for their response.

Several hours afterward, Kururia relayed what was claimed to be a reply from Vietnam that dashed the expectations of both Nduta’s family and people in Kenya.

The alleged statement from Vietnam’s leadership indicated that they refrain from involvement when courts pass judgments on Vietnamese drug traffickers.

According to the purported reply, the statement does not address citizenship; instead, it focuses on safeguarding children from harmful substances.

Has the government stepped in regarding Margaret Nduta’s case?

Nevertheless, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei replied shortly after, affirming that he had directly interacted with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister concerning the matter of Nduta.

Sing’Oei disclosed that Vietnamese officials are presently examining Kenya’s request to prevent the execution from taking place.

“I communicated to Madame Hang the concerns of the Kenyan people regarding the upcoming execution of one of our citizens and emphasized our plea for a suspension of the sentence to provide an opportunity for both nations to explore solutions. I appreciate Madame Hang’s confirmation that our appeal is being reviewed by their government officials,” stated Sing’Oei.

This progression has sparked worries about how the MP assumed a governmental position and misrepresented a crucial issue to the people of Kenya.

Critics have reminded the public that only the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the mandate to handle international diplomatic matters, and an MP has no access to official communication between states.

What was Kenya’s reaction to what Kururia shared?

Geoffrey Odhiambo

What sort of leadership is this? Especially at a time when the entire nation is worried about the issue? Do you think Kenyans will trust you? You ought to face arrest and prosecution for deceiving the public and pretending to be Vietnam. How audacious!

Patricia Muregi Mbogo

Hi this is just a script with no report as such because I don’t like emotional stuff.

Pauline Njeri Wanjiru

Wow! This isn’t coming from the Vietnamese government. It’s due to our Kenyan government failing to act for us, and now they’re trying to cover themselves up.

Pauline Nyatambe

Who grants an MP the right to address these issues? Such actions are unwarranted. Kururia shouldn’t occupy a public position with this type of conduct.

PM Kimemia

I recognize a diplomatic writing style; I’m absolutely 101% certain this didn’t come from a communications expert in Vietnam, but rather from you, man.

Shujaa Humphrey

The documents are not genuine. The final section has shown that it is fabricated.

Fredymu Januzzaj

Rejoice as your sister faces her fate; it’s alright, 2027 sio mbali my MP.

Benard Songa”

It seems you are marking this occasion with umevaa ngozi ya kondoo. I do not trust anything coming from you. Rather than acting like other leaders, you are anxiously waiting for her demise. You bring disgrace upon those who elected you.