Former US Secretary of State John Kerry and former Senegalese Prime Minister Aminata Touré will co-lead a team of 50 observers who will be monitoring polling and tabulation of the August 8 election.
The two were picked by American Non-Governmental Organisation Carter Centers that focuses on human rights, conflict resolution, election monitoring and public health, among others.
Mr Kerry, Ms Touré, and the Carter Center leadership team will arrive in the country a few days to the election to meet with political party candidates, civil society organisations, government officials, domestic citizen observers and other international election observer missions.
Mr Kerry called on Kenyan leaders to ensure the post-election violence experienced in 2007 was not repeated.
He also urged election observers to help every citizen feel that the process was fair and just.
"I urge all political parties and candidates to support a fair, orderly, credible, and nonviolent electoral process; respect the electoral code of conduct, and keep faith with the Kenyan people," Kerry stated.
He added, "Each and every time I have visited Kenya, I have been reminded of its remarkable culture, strengthened by diversity and dedicated to democratic principles. I look forward to returning later this summer to observe an important election."
Ms Touré pointed out that Kenya's democracy would emerge from the election process stronger than ever and serve as an inspiration to the rest of the continent.
The Carter Center was invited by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to observe elections.
