Kenyan General Elections

The following Press Statement was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs on Aug. 3. It is reproduced in full below.

The August 9 election will be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its democracy to the world. I urge all Kenyans to support free and fair elections that are conducted peacefully both in word and in deed. A peaceful and transparent democratic process that reflects the will of the Kenyan people will further strengthen Kenya’s role as a regional and global leader and help deliver a more prosperous and secure future for all Kenyans.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs