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Re: US message to Kenya doesn't name president-elect

Thx Isaac.
I think so too. 
Because Kerry's message content is very good.
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Results of Elections in Kenya


Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
March 9, 2013

On behalf of the United States of America, I want to congratulate the people of Kenya for voting peacefully on March 4 and all those elected to office. Across the country, Kenyans turned out by the millions to exercise their most fundamental democratic right. I am inspired by the overwhelming desire of Kenyans to peacefully make their voices heard, and I applaud the patience they have shown as votes were tallied.

Foremost in our minds is a desire to see the will of the Kenyan people expressed freely and fairly. We strongly urge all parties and their supporters to peacefully address any disputes with today's announcement by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission through the Kenyan legal system, rather than on the streets. These elections are an historic opportunity for the people of Kenya to come together to build a better future. Since its independence in 1963, Kenya has been one of America's strongest and most enduring partners in Africa. We stand with you at this historic moment and will continue to be a strong friend and ally of the Kenyan people.



On Mar 10, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Isaac Rusangiza <irusangiza@hotmail.com> wrote:

 

I think they don't want do repeat GW Bush fiasco who congratulated Kibaki in 2007 then people found out that he stolen elections

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On Mar 10, 2013, at 5:48 PM, "Nzinink" <nzinink@yahoo.com> wrote:

 


US message to Kenya doesn't name president-elect
Associated Press - Saturday, March 9, 2013

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a pointed first message to Kenya's newly elected leaders, United States Secretary of State John Kerry congratulates Kenya but doesn't once mention the president-elect, Uhuru Kenyatta.

Kerry's message Saturday congratulated Kenyans for voting peacefully last Monday. Kerry said foremost for the U.S. was the desire "to see the will of the Kenyan people expressed freely and fairly." He urged parties to peacefully address any election disputes through the courts.

Kenya's election commission on Saturday named Kenyatta, currently Kenya's Deputy Prime Minister, the winner with 50.07 percent of the vote. The U.S. has previously warned of "consequences" if Kenyatta wins. Kenyatta faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court for helping to orchestrate the vicious post-election violence that killed more than 1,000 people in 2007-08.

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