The United States Government wants President-elect William Ruto and his competitors in the just concluded elections to work together for the sake of the country.
In a statement the US Embassy in Nairobi urged all parties to follow existing peace resolution mechanisms and peacefully resolve any arising concerns about the election.
“We applaud the efforts of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, security forces, and all electoral institutions to organize a peaceful and orderly voting and counting process.
Under the leadership of Chair Wafula Chebukati, the IEBC declared William Ruto as the winner of the presidential election. This is an important milestone in the electoral process,” the Embassy said.
At the same time, the Embassy also called on all political party leaders to urge their supporters to remain peaceful and refrain from violence.
The US Embassy further commended the active participation of Kenya’s political parties, civil society, and citizens in shaping robust discussions throughout the campaign period.
“The United States and Kenya share a strong partnership. We work together to improve healthcare, promote peace and security in the region, advance respect for human rights, and strengthen our economies.
We look forward to continuing to enhance our partnership with the people and government of Kenya,” the statement read in part.