The Carter Center Observation group under the stewardship of former US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged President Uhuru to initiate national dialogue following the Supreme Court decision that upheld his re-election.
On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed two petitions challenging President Uhuru’s October 26th repeat presidential election victory for lack of merit.
In a statement on Monday, the Carter Center asked the President to start the process of uniting the country.
“President Uhuru Kenyatta, who has a fresh mandate to lead all Kenyans, should re-initiate the national dialogue that culminated in the 2010 Constitution,” the Carter Center noted.
The John Kerry’s team also called on the police to exercise restraint while handling unarmed citizens and avoid using excessive force while countering demonstrators.
“We remind the Kenyan government of its obligation to protect the constitutional rights of peaceful assembly, free speech, and security of the person, to enable inclusive participation in the country’s political and dialogue processes,” the team noted.
The Carter Center has been in the country in the last few months to observe the Kenyan elections. It’s members observed both the cancelled August 8th election and the October 26th repeat poll.
While upholding the results of October 26th repeat elections, the six Supreme Court judges unanimously dismissed a petition filed by former Kilome MP Harun Mwau and another by members of civil society Njonjo Mue and Khelef Khalifa for lack of merit.
“The court has unanimously determined that the petitions are not merited. The petitions are hereby dismissed. The presidential election is upheld,” Chief Justice David Maraga said.
Hawa mawest ni watu funny…
Hawa mawest ni watu funny. Check the way he is straddling lanes when advising. Is it diplomacy at best ama it’s stirring up the pot?
I would be without a tale to…
I would be without a tale to tell had I not heard this words from an old cobbler in my village’s market (not Village Market in Nbo!). “Once married, the in-laws have to use the front doors” he said. This is to say that after all the “events”, “processes”, Maraga-six judgement and ceremonies, Uhuru is in-charge and any such advice, suggestions and reminders must be delivered through the front door-not thrown on the lawn like newspaper deliveries of yesteryears. Happy thanksgiving to all mwakilishi folks.
Nonsense, Kenyans know what…
Nonsense, Kenyans know what is good for them, they don’t need unsolicited advice, when Trump was elected in a very divisive election, did they ask him to work to unite their country? Bure Kabisa.