During a parliamentary session on Friday, March 14, Murang’a County Woman Representative Sabina Chege brought the matter to the Speaker’s attention, stressing the need for immediate government action.
In response, Wetang’ula instructed the committee’s Vice-Chair, Bashir Abdullah, to engage the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and present a report once Parliament reconvenes.
"Bashir, ensure you collect all relevant statements and work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Parliament may be on recess, but committees are still operational.
Once you receive any response, keep the questioner informed and present your findings on the first sitting day after recess," Wetang’ula stated.
Chege emphasized the gravity of the situation, pointing out that the deadline for intervention had already passed.
She urged the government to connect with the woman’s family and take necessary steps to secure her return to Kenya.
“This is a Kenyan life at stake. The committee must act immediately and engage the ministry.
The government must also ensure that the victim’s family is informed and supported,” she urged.
Chege further called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to educate Kenyans working or traveling abroad on their rights and the importance of reaching out to embassies in case of trouble.
On March 7, reports from Vietnam confirmed that a Kenyan woman, identified as Nduta, had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking.
She was arrested at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City after authorities discovered over 2kg of illegal drugs concealed in her suitcase.
According to reports, a Kenyan man hired her in July 2023 to transport the suitcase to Laos.
Nduta was to deliver the package to a woman in Laos before returning to Kenya. In exchange, she received $1,300 (Ksh167,895).
During the trial, Nduta insisted she had no knowledge of the drugs in her luggage.
However, prosecutors dismissed her claim, arguing that she had to bear full responsibility for trafficking illegal substances.
Committee Vice-Chair Bashir Abdullah confirmed that they would act promptly.
"I will ensure this matter reaches the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as soon as possible so we can receive an update before Parliament resumes," he assured.
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