The United Kingdom has made it clear that it doesn't have a preferable candidate in regards to the Kenyan elections.
British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Marriott On Monday said there has been a lot of misinformation circulating in the last few days about the UK and herself with regards to Kenya’s election.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I want to categorically reiterate that the United Kingdom does not support or have a view on any candidates or parties in elections. Who Kenyans elect is a matter for the people of Kenya,” she said.
Marriot further said that she meets people from across the political spectrum to explain UK’s programmes and partnership with Kenya, including independent institutions.
She added that the international community put out a statement on the election process which she stands by.
“Kenya will remain a vital partner for the UK through our Strategic Partnership,” she said.
In a joint statement following the announcement of the results of the Presidential election, Embassies and High commissions of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and UK all commended Kenyans for maintaining peace, especially on election day.
They also commended IEBC’s organisation of the elections, the positive roles played by civil society, religious and business leaders and the security sector during the electioneering period.
The envoys said Kenya has set an example to the region and the continent as a whole.
“We commend the people of Kenya for the peace and calm displayed on Election Day, the IEBC’s organisation of the elections, and the positive roles played by civil society, religious and business leaders, and the security sector. Kenya has set an example to the region and continent as a whole,” the statement reads.
They called upon actors to uphold the spirit of peace in the following weeks and encouraged all political parties and leaders to follow all existing mechanisms for dispute resolution, as laid out by the Constitution.
