Joint Statement by Heads of Mission in Kenya
The Supreme Court’s decision today on the 2017 presidential election is an important moment for Kenya. The Court’s independent review has demonstrated Kenya’s resilient democracy and commitment to the rule of law. The Kenyan people showed patience and confidence as the legal case ran its course.
Kenya’s electoral institutions now must begin preparing for a new presidential poll later this year and we urge everyone to work to make it free, fair, credible, and peaceful. We have trust in the ability of Kenya and its citizens to do so. All electoral processes can be improved, and we will continue to support Kenya’s institutions in this important work. The transparent legal process and the parties’ respect for the Court’s decision reflect the strength of Kenya’s democracy.
As friends, we want to deepen our partnership with Kenya as it moves forward in building this great country. At this historic time, we stand with all Kenyans as they support and reaffirm their democracy, which is an example for Africa and the world.
Robert F. Godec Ambassador of the United States
Bruno Pozzi Chargé d’ Affaires a.i., European Union
Ralf Heckner Ambassador of Switzerland
Sara Hradecky High Commissioner for Canada
FransMakken Ambassador of the Netherlands
John Feakes High Commissioner for Australia
Dr Harald Gunther Ambassador of Austria
Julia Pataki Ambassador of Romania
Javier García de Viedma Bernaldo de Quirós Ambassador of Spain
Hilde Van Inthoult, Chargé d’Affairesa.i, Belgium
Ramses Malaty, Chargé d’Affaires a.i, Finland
SergiuszWolski Chargé d’Affaires a.i, Poland
Judit Galambos Chargé d’Affaires a.i, Hungary
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Nic Hailey High Commissioner for the United Kingdom
Jutta Frasch Ambassador of Germany
Mette Knudsen Ambassador of Denmark
Victor Conrad Rønneberg Ambassador of Norway
Antoine Sivan Ambassador of France
Mauro Massoni Ambassador of Italy
ConstantinosMoatsos Ambassador of Greece
Frantisek Dlhopolcvek Ambassador of Slovakia
Luisa Fragoso, Chargé d’Affaires a.i, Portugal
David Pavlita, Chargé d’Affairesa.i, Czech Republic
Gavan Mc Cann, Chargé d’Affaires a.i, Ireland
Fredrik Folkunger Chargé d’Affaires a.i, Sweden |