Wattanga faces tough scrutiny in ambassadorial vetting for Canada

Kenya’s nominee for ambassador to Canada and former KRA commissioner general, Humphrey Wattanga, came under intense scrutiny as he appeared before Parliament’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee. From tough questions over his exit from the KRA to sharp concerns about his leadership style, competence and diplomatic suitability, lawmakers pressed Wattanga on whether he has what it takes to represent Kenya in Ottawa.