President Uhuru Kenyatta is received by President Ian Khama of the Republic of Botswana when he arrived at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone. PHOTO | SAMUEL MIRINGU
Mr Phandu Skelemani, the minister of Foreign Affairs of Botswana was categorical that his country would not allow the Kenyan leaders to visit the Southern African country if they refused to co-operate with the ICC.
Three years after the Kenyan elections, President Kenyatta made a three-day State visit to Botswana last week where he was hosted by President Ian Khama.
Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Amina Mohammed said the tension created by the ICC cases had long been dealt with.
In 2013, Botswana had no time for Kenya, especially after the contested election of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto who were facing charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
In fact, Mr Phandu Skelemani, the minister of Foreign Affairs of Botswana, one of the few countries that supported The Hague-based court, was categorical that his country would not allow the Kenyan leaders to visit the Southern African country if they refused to co-operate with the ICC.
