Nairobi, April 6 -- The death of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif resurfaced during the vetting of ex-Kenya Army Commander Lt. General (Rtd) Peter Mbogo Njiru as Kenya's ambassador to the Asian nation.

While appearing before the Parliamentary Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech for the ongoing ambassadorial appointees vetting, Lt General (Rtd) Njiru was tasked to explain how he would handle investigations into Arshad's demise if approved as ambassador.

"This is a pending issue that hasn't been resolved. If it comes to my table, I know we have very competent institutions. My advice will be to allow the investigative institutions guided by the AG (Attorney General) to...