My fellow Kenyans, thank you.
Thank you for all your patience and your support along the way. Asanteni Sana.
I thank God for sustaining us and for bringing us this far.
I thank all those who have remained vigilant in prayer for our nation during this time.
I want to thank the people of the republic of Kenya who have shown patience over the last few days as we all awaited the outcome of this election.
I thank the thousands of officials who worked with the IEBC to make this, the most free and most fair general election in our nation’s history.
Despite the challenges that you faced, you managed to keep the trust of Kenyans and to do your job professionally.
While we look forward to a day when electoral results are relayed in real-time to curb anxiety, we acknowledge that every process can be refined and I pledge to give you my support as you seek more efficient ways to conduct future elections.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank the police and all security agencies for their diligence and commitment to ensuring security.
I would especially like to acknowledge the Kenyans who lost their lives on the eve of the elections. They made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives, in the name of democracy.
To the families of those who lost their loved ones- I offer my sincere condolences and I assure you that I, and the people of Kenya are standing with you in prayer.
The incidents that took the lives of our officers are a reminder that security remains one of the biggest challenges to our nation. It is unacceptable to see the lives of Kenyans lost so senselessly.
As we move forward, I pledge to keep the issue of national security high on our agenda.
To the Kenyan media – you have shown remarkable responsibility as this country’s fourth estate. You have shown sensitivity in the dissemination of news and impartiality in your treatment of the results. You have no doubt helped to keep the country calm.
We are grateful for this, and we will continue to consider you our true partners as we embark on our journey.
To the presidential candidates – I salute you all.
Thank you for all that you have contributed to ensuring a robust democratic process.
I in particular want to single out my brother, Raila Odinga, for his spirited campaign. I know that all the candidates have made tremendous personal sacrifices for the progress of our country and I welcome them to join us in moving our nation forward.
My fellow Kenyans today, we celebrate the triumph of democracy; the triumph of peace; the triumph of nationhood.
Despite the misgivings of many in the world- we demonstrated a level of political maturity that surpassed expectations.
We dutifully turned out; we voted in peace; we upheld order and respect for the rule of law and maintained the fabric of our society.
That is the real victory today. It is a victory for our nation. A victory that shows that finally, Kenya has come of age. This indeed is Kenya’s moment.
Today, I am honoured and humbled that in a free and fair election- you, the people of Kenya, have placed your trust in me- to lead our nation as your next president.
I am here because of you.
