I and my colleagues in the CORD Summit took the greatest satisfaction from President Barack Obama’s strong affirmation of continued US support for democracy in Kenya. It is a pleasure to know that the President is taking such keen personal interest in the unfolding Kenyan election, and is also so fully aware of the key issues at play. This statement is the clearest testament that Mr. Obama does care deeply about our country’s future, not only because of his personal connection but because of Kenya’s unique importance to regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Every word the President uttered, and every point he made, spoke to every Kenyans’ heart. All Kenyans want an end to violence and intimidation during this campaign period. We want the coming elections to be free, fair and peaceful so that those who win are seen to reflect the true will of the people. Kenyans want to come together as one nation and vote for leaders of their choice without coercion or blackmail.
Mr. Obama also asked us to “reject a path of violence and division. ”If we successfully pursue this path and hold free and fair elections, the President said, Kenyans will continue to have a strong friend and partner in the US.
The President’s words, which reflected the continuation of the US policy that has been in place since the failed election and violence of 2007-2008, have had a particularly vivid impact because he took the time to actually record them, enabling thousands to hear exactly what he said.
The President praised us for our extraordinary achievements since 2008, highlighting the most important of them. Every one of those achievements was made possible by the strong international support, led inevitably by the United States, for the reforms Kenyans agreed to undertake in our Kofi Annan-mediated Peace Accord. These reforms are indispensable to a peaceful and prosperous Kenya. Kenyans know that their full implementation will only be possible under a CORD government.
We in CORD are committed to respecting the will of Kenyans as expressed in a free and fair election. We are also confident that any deviation from this goal will be fully arbitrated by our new Judiciary. We urge our political opponents to commit to the same. However, we are noting some worrying steps that are being taken to unfairly influence the outcome of the election. The electoral process can only be free and fair if all institutions with related responsibilities work to ensure this outcome.
We have seen recently that a number of radio transmitters of Royal Media were closed down arbitrarily. Officials of other powerful institutions are also trying to limit discussion and debate about crucial issues that lie at the root of widespread discontent among Kenyans in all regions. Let me again thank President Obama for highlighting his support for this crucial election which will determine whether Kenya goes forward according to the will of its people.
6 February 2013
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Raila is Kenyas 4th President and You can take it tothe Banks (not Fake Corrupt Kenya Banks)
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-105730/uhuru-kenyatta-has-no-moral-authority-solve-kenyas-land-problems
Here comes the most stupid mythical Fools Nyeri people>Who worship Mugumo(vig tree)
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000076717&pageNo=1&story_title=Mystic-‘mugumo’-tree’s-fall-sparks-succession-debate
I hope Uhuruto are not reading this clear message
http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Ghana-extradites-ex-military-chief-to-I-Coast/-/1066/1686030/-/54yf0rz/-/index.html
Who is Obama 2 wakenya, he does”nt knw what we r eating or sleeping without food yaani wakenya amkeni msindanganywe ati obama obama is he ua dad, 4me i just knw only my father who give education n evrythn i needed so Raila is very stupidity thinkin wakenya watamchagua ati juu ya Obama what da hell Raila.