President Uhuru Kenyatta has spoken for first time since his deputy William Ruto was declared President-elect by IEBC.
Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with a congressional delegation of the US led by Senator Chris Coons at State House, Nairobi, the President said that his greatest desire is that peace prevails in the country.
President Kenyatta said Kenya will remain steadfast in entrenching the principles of good governance to ensure it upholds its position of an admirable example of democracy by maintaining peace during the power transition period.
“My greatest desire is that peace will prevail and we may set an example in the continent and the world,” President Kenyatta said.
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On his part, Senator Coons thanked the Head of State for ensuring peace and stability prevailed during the election period.
“We are encouraged by the peace Kenya has continued to experience during this period,” Senator Coons said.
The State House meeting on Thursday was also attended by us Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, Cabinet Secretaries Raychelle Omamo (Foreign Affairs) and Betty Maina (Trade) among other leaders.
Senator Coons visit to State House came after he held a meeting with President-elect William Ruto at Karen, Nairobi.
Ruto said that the meeting touched on areas of cooperation between Kenya and the United States, committing to strengthen the relationship.
