By PETER ORENGO
The International Community has lauded Kenyan for holding a successful Referendum.
It has also promised to partner with the Government in implementing the new constitution.
All diplomatic representatives in the country held a press conference at the Bomas of Kenya just before the final announcement of the votes.
They applauded both the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) and Kenyan for not just holding successful polls, but maintaining peace through out the process.
US ambassador Michael Ranneberger urged Kenyans to reach out to each other to make sure everyone is on board during implementation.
Development partner
"This has been obviously a good day for Kenya. More work still remains and the US Government will be there to help as a development partner," said Mr Ranneberger.
The envoy said the document would help propel reforms on Agenda I, which includes reforms in the Judiciary and security.
UK High Commissioner Rob Macaire said work done by IIEC would build confidence in the international community to invest in Kenya.
Mr Macaire said: "What we have seen is impressive. You have shown the whole world that you can carry out a peaceful and successful poll."
On the issue of land, the envoy promised the Government that British citizens, who own land in Kenya, would follow the new land tenure laws, when the new document is promulgated.
Norwegian ambassador Elizabeth Jacobson termed yesterday as a historic day worth reflecting on. She said her government was relieved that the process was peaceful.
Promote reform agenda
"Those of us who were here during the last elections, can tell the process was different. It will definitely increase confidence of the international community in Kenya," she said.
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She added that what was needed was for every Kenyan to help promote the reform agenda.
She said politicians should not start pointing fingers at those who did not deliver more votes, but bring everyone on board to promote peace and healing.
Japan ambassador Shigeo Iwatani said his government would continue helping Kenya in reforms and development agenda.
The diplomats have been heavily involved in pushing for reforms since the last General Election, which resulted in chaos, deaths, and displacement of thousands of people.
The US and the EU have consistently told the Government it would not be business as usual unless good governance becomes the norm.
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