The National Assembly's Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee has called on the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to provide more comprehensive information regarding the death of Kenyan engineer Moses Robert Magotsi in Maputo, Mozambique.
Magotsi passed away on October 11, 2025. The committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, found the Ministry's initial response inadequate after reviewing a statement request by Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.
Key Issues Raised by MPs
- Clarification on the cause and circumstances of Magotsi's death.
- Details on investigations conducted by relevant authorities.
- Concerns over the cremation of Magotsi’s remains, reportedly done without family consent or authorization.
- Whether legal protocols for handling remains of Kenyans who die abroad were followed.
- Measures taken to support the deceased’s family, including repatriation of remains and provision of relevant documentation.
- Explanation of diplomatic and legal safeguards related to deaths of Kenyan nationals overseas.
Following the review, the committee resolved to summon the Ministry for further engagement before reaching a final conclusion. This step aims to ensure all necessary legal and diplomatic procedures were observed and that the family’s concerns have been addressed.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is expected to submit a detailed report covering the investigations, the cremation process, and the assistance provided to the family.
