By PPS
President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta has promised to strengthen ties between Kenya and the US.
He also expressed his commitment to nurture constructive engagements through diplomatic contacts with US President Barack Obama.
Uhuru said this when he received congratulatory message from the US President. In the message delivered to the President-elect?at his KICC office, Nairobi, by America’s Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec, President Obama said the electoral process and the peaceful adjudication?of disputes that ensued are testaments to the progress Kenya has made in?strengthening its democratic institutions.
Obama said: “Now that your election has been confirmed, you have the?opportunity to build on the promise of Kenya’s Constitution and solidify?its place as a vibrant and prosperous democracy centred on the rule of?law”.
Obama further noted since Kenya’s independence in?1963, the United States and Kenya have been strong partners united by a?shared commitment to democracy, security and opportunity.
“Together we have faced many problems and solved many challenges and our?cooperation has benefitted both of our people,” he added.
During the meeting, the President-elect said Kenya regards the US as a?valuable development partner and ally in addressing regional challenges?especially terrorism, insecurity, money laundering and piracy.?
He further emphasised his government looked forward to continued?cooperation with the US and the international community in the?consolidation of peace in Somalia in order to ensure the country does not?become a breeding and training ground for terrorists.
On the domestic front, Uhuru said the immediate priority of his?government was uniting Kenyans, adding he looked forward?to the support of the US and other development partners in managing the?country’s diversity.
