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SL High Commissioner selected as election observer for Zimbabwe

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Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Kenya Kana Kananathan, has been selected as an observer of Zimbabwe’s 2023 presidential and parliamentary elections, a source close to him said.

This is the fourth time Kananathan has taken on such a role.

He served as an election observer alongside an eminent assembly of former leaders and dignitaries. His colleagues were former Presidents of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, Mozambique’s Joachim Chissano and Zambia’s former Vice President Dr. Nevers Mumba.

The former Prime Minister of Uganda, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, as well as representatives from the Commonwealth team headed by Ambassador Amina Mohamed former Foreign Minister of Kenya, Ambassador Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe former Finance Minister of Zambia and the current Secretary General of COMESA, European Union Parliamentarians, and other international monitors, joined forces to contribute their expertise to the observation process. (Rashida Rehmanjee)


  Comments - 6

  • DD Saturday, 26 August 2023 12:30 AM

    Strive to excel and make Mother Lanka proud. Reflect on your own nation's experiences, gaining insights to drive progress. Embrace innovative thinking, extend a helping hand to empower Zimbabweans in exercising their voting rights, and champion the success of democracy..

    Poochie Baba Saturday, 26 August 2023 04:27 AM

    What is he going to do? Nothing!! The election in Zimbabwe is a farse.

    Jude Saturday, 26 August 2023 06:29 AM

    SL soon gonna be next Zimbabwe, yeah !!

    Reza Saturday, 26 August 2023 12:24 PM

    At least we have 1 ambassador who is internationally recognized as worthy.

    Ginunath Senthuwal Sunday, 27 August 2023 01:31 AM

    A man from SL to observe corruption! This man first investigate the projects done by Myna using public funds of SL - Poorman is still suffering - What a joke!!

    Mandayan Sunday, 27 August 2023 12:31 PM

    This political appointee of Rajapakse will fly there in his own plane that he bought with the money of his bosses. The same plane he flew MR to Thirupathi!!


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