20 Western envoys welcome Supreme Court ruling, call for fair election

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The envoys said the court's independent review had demonstrated Kenya's resilient democracy and commitment to the rule of law. "The Kenyan people showed patience and confidence as the legal case ran its course. Kenya's electoral institutions now must begin preparing for a new presidential poll. We urge all concerned to join hands and ensure a free, fair, credible and peaceful election," they said. They included Bruno Pozzi (European Union), Ralf Heckner (Switzerland), Sara Hradecky (High Commissioner for Canada), Frans Makken (The Netherlands), John Feakes (Australia), Dr Harald Gunther (Austria) and Julia Pataki (Romania). Others were Javier García (Spain), Hilde Van Inthoult (Belgium), Ramses Malaty, (Finland), Sergiusz Wolski (Poland), Nic Hailey (United Kingdom), Jutta Frasch (Germany), Mette Knudsen (Denmark), Victor Conrad Rønneberg (Norway), Antoine Sivan (France), Mauro Massoni (Italy), Constantinos Moatsos (Greece), Frantisek Dlhopolcvek (Slovakia), Luisa Fragoso(Portugal), David Pavlita (Czech Republic), Gavan Mc Cann (Ireland) and Fredrik Folkunger (Sweden). The envoys said they trusted in the country's ability to hold transparent elections. "All electoral processes can be improved, and we will continue to support institutions in this important work," they said.SEE ALSO :Trump hails judge's ruling against Obamacare
"As friends, we want to deepen our partnership with Kenya as it moves forward in building this great country. We stand with all Kenyans as they support and reaffirm their democracy," said Godec.