By AGGREY MUTAMBO More by this AuthorKenya has nominated Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed for the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Ms Mohamed will contest against five other candidates, including two from Africa, to secure the seat that eluded her seven years ago. The WTO announced on its website that Ms Mohamed’s candidature was submitted on July 7 by the Kenyan government. Ms Mohamed had contested against Mr Azevêdo in 2013 but lost on a decision made by consensus among member states. AdvertisementThe WTO, formed in 1995 is a rule-making body that guides international trade and tries to resolves disputes.

Source: Daily Nation July 08, 2020 12:00 UTC