[PHOTOS]: Wetang'ula hosts Botswana's envoy to Kenya Sesinyi

Botswana High Commissioner to Kenya, Andrew Onalenna with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang'ula,in Parliament on February 13, 2025/HANDOUT

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, on Thursday hosted Botswana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Andrew Onalenna Sesinyi and Deputy High Commissioner, Ontumetse Anthony Ontumetse, at his office in Parliament.

Wetang’ula spoke about the diplomats’ exploration of areas that reinforce bilateral relations between Botswana and Kenya while making use of Kenya’s position in the East African community.

“The envoy sought to explore areas of mutual cooperation to strengthen bilateral relations, leveraging Kenya’s strategic position within the East African Community," Wetang'ula said.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang'ula with Botswana High Commissioner to Kenya, Andrew Onalenna alongside other officials in Parliament on February 13, 2025/HANDOUT

Ambassador Sesinyi gave credit to the progress that Kenya has made in major sectors of the country.

The key sectors credited include ICT, finance, agriculture, health and governance, specifically in enhancing representation for women, persons with disabilities, and youth

“With donor support from Western countries declining, I challenged African nations to collaborate, develop homegrown solutions, and ensure that Africa’s wealth benefits its people,” said Wetang’ula.

The Speaker asked the government of Botswana to utilise Kenya’s parliamentary advancement through training programmes.

“I also urged Botswana to take advantage of Kenya’s parliamentary advancements by facilitating training for African parliaments,” said the Speaker of the National Assembly.

Botswana High Commissioner to Kenya, Andrew Onalenna poses for a photo with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Moses Wetang'ula and another official in Parliament on February 13, 2025/HANDOUT

Wetang'ula also extended an invitation to the Speaker of the Botswana National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, to share the wealth of knowledge that has improved the Parliament of Kenya.

The advancements made to the Parliament of Kenya include Parliamentary digitisation and overall legislative management.

Botswana High Commissioner to Kenya, Andrew Onalenna during the meeting in Parliament on February 13, 2025/HANDOUT