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US congratulates Uhuru Kenyatta, urges for talks to heal political rifts

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto at Monday's inauguration.

The United States (US) has congratulated the people of Kenya on the conclusion of the presidential election process and expressed concern over the ongoing political tension.

In a statement issued by the Heather Nauert, the State Department Spokesperson in Washington DC on Tuesday after President Uhuru Kenyatta’s inauguration amidst defiance from the Opposition that it will not recognise him, the US has called for dialogue to end the impasse.

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