French Embassy breaks silence on Kenyan Olympics delegation controversy
French Embassy in Nairobi declines to publish list of Kenyan Olympics delegation amid controversy
French Embassy in Nairobi declines to publish list of Kenyan Olympics delegation amid controversy.
The French Embassy in Kenya on Thursday declined to issue visa details for the government delegation traveling to the Olympics as requested by several Kenyans.
In a statement released, the embassy stated that due to privacy and data protection reasons they would not publish nor communicate the details of the applicants.
“The Embassy is bound by obligations regarding respect of privacy and personal data protection, and thus cannot communicate or publish the personal information of visa applicants,” read the statement in part.
However, they confirmed they would only grant visas to qualified applicants who submitted valid applications.
“It is important to underline that the role of the Embassy of France in Kenya is limited to granting visas to those who submit valid applications,” stated the embassy.
In its statement, the French government further explained that all its embassies had mounted collective action to ensure the processing of visas on time.
Moses Kuria reacts after Cabinet dissolution
Governor Wamatangi responds to Ksh 4b Tatu City land extortion claims
President Ruto dismisses all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General
Why Raila was forced to change his phone number; Kalonzo
Win for Ruto as court declines to suspend housing levy
AG Muturi vows to take legal action against Standard Media over ‘fake’ quotes on Ruto
DP Gachagua was not willing to formalize his agreement with Ruto; Mathira MP claims
“All Embassies of France across the world have been putting great efforts into processing visa applications to ensure that the various Olympic and Paralympic teams, as well as supporters, can compete and witness legendary athletic performances in Paris this year,” read the statement in part.
Further, the Embassy relayed good-luck wishes to Kenya’s teams ahead of the Olympic games.
Kenya’s team which will be hosted in Miramas, a commune in France, pitched a tent at the commune, where they are holding practice sessions alongside their coaches.
On the other hand, Kenyans continued to mount pressure on the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to release the list of a delegation who would be sponsored to accompany the sportsmen to France.
However, the ministry through the former Cabinet Secretary, Ababu Namwamba declared that the National Olympic Committee of Kenya would publish the list.
Also read,
How government will run after Ruto dismissed all Cabinet Secretaries
President Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto visits injured victims of protests in hospital
MP Farah Maalim fails to appear before NCIC following summon over controversial remarks
Mother and her three children burnt to death in a suspected arson attack
U.S. Embassy in Nairobi issues new security alert over protests
Only one affordable housing project started under William Ruto is complete
Follow us
