What Uhuru Told Election Observers at State House

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President Uhuru Kenyatta meeting with the AU/ COMESA election observers at State House on August 13, 2022.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta met a team of AU/ COMESA election observers at State House on Saturday, August 13, who briefed him on the ongoing election process.  

The team led by former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma confirmed to Kenyatta that the process has been transparent.  

They added that all observers had made positive reports based on happenings before and after August 9, polls.  

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President Uhuru Kenyatta during his meeting with AU/ COMESA election observers at State House on August 13, 2022
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President Uhuru on his part noted that the country was facing anxiety because of the anticipation of the presidential result rubbishing any claims of fear among people. 

"The only anxiety witnessed has been that of anticipation but not of fear,” President Kenyatta stated.  

The president also thanked the Election Observer Mission to Kenya for its commitment, noting that both the campaign and voting period was peaceful and orderly.   

He also noted that as a result it has reduced ethnic tension and people are focused on issue-based politics.  

In their report, the observer noted that Kenya has displayed real democracy, institutional credibility and upholding the rule of law.  

The president together with the Kenyan citizens were also commended for conducting peaceful and Inclusive campaigns.

In their brief to President Kenyatta, the team noted that the election system and institutions worked within the law and international best practices.  

Some of the practices that Kenya was praised for were the good deployment of technology as well as the respect of the Constitution and institutions during the electoral process. 

The election observers have already met with the different presidential candidates, including Deputy President William Ruto, George Wajackoyah and David Waihiga Mwaure.

On Friday, August 12, President Kenyatta held discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on the importance of Kenya’s elections as a model for the continent.

"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss the Secretary’s recent visit to South Africa, the DRC, and Rwanda, noting his appreciation for President Kenyatta’s continued efforts to advance regional peace and security," the U.S. Department of State said in a statement.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta with AU/ COMESA election observers at State House on August 13, 2022.
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