President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto today received
a congratulatory message from America’s President Barrack Obama on their election in last month’s general elections.
In the congratulatory message that was delivered to the President-elect
today at his KICC office by America’s Ambassador to Kenya Mr Robert Godec,
President Obama said the electoral process and the peaceful adjudication
of disputes that ensued are testaments to the progress Kenya has made in
strengthening its democratic institutions.
Mr Obama said,” Now that your election has been confirmed, you have the
opportunity to build on the promise of Kenya’s Constitution and solidify
its place as a vibrant and prosperous democracy centered on the rule of law”.
The American President further noted that since Kenya’s independence in 1963, the United States and Kenya have been strong partners united by a
shared commitment to democracy, security and opportunity.
“Together we have faced many problems and solved many challenges and our
cooperation has benefited both of our peoples” he added.
During the meeting, President-elect Uhuru said Kenya regards the US as a
valuable development partner and ally in addressing regional challenges
especially terrorism, insecurity, money laundering and piracy.
The President-elect said he looked forward to strengthening ties and cooperation between Kenya and the US for the mutual benefit of the two
countries. President-elect expressed his government’s commitment to nurturing a
philosophy of constructive engagements in which diplomatic contacts would be between the democratically elected leaders. He further emphasized that his government looked forward to continued
cooperation with the US and the international community in general in the consolidation of peace in Somalia in order to ensure the country does not
become a breeding and training ground for terrorists who pose a security
threat to Kenya, the region and the world at large.
In attendance during the talks were outgoing Foreign Affairs Minister prof
Sam Ongeri, Permanent Secretaries Thuita Mwangi and Mutea Iringo among
senior government officials.