In a statement sent through the United States Department of State, Secretary John Kerry congratulated Kenyatta on his win and others who were elected, and pledged that America will continue to be a strong Kenyan ally.
“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.”
“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.”
Kerry has also called on those unhappy with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) announcement of Kenyatta as president to seek legal redress.
