The EU Parliament was in session yesterday and among the matters was the EOM report on Kenyan election. Here is a summary of EU Parliamentary Hansard:
√ That Kenya's Judiciary exercised considerable independence..
√ That opposition leader Raila Odinga should refrain from questioning Kenya's constitutional order.
√ That the Fresh Presidential election was repeated with a more higher standard, transparency and controls..
√ That the SCoK held that President Uhuru Kenyatta was validly elected and that should be respected..
√ That EU has a strong belief that Kenya's institutions can and do work and that they must be strengthened.
√ That Kenya is a keystone to democracy and is a regional leader in deepening of Democratic tenets..
√ That EU is ready to supplement GoK's efforts in provision of water, health care and education to Kenyans..
√ That Kenya is a beacon of stability in Africa and should not be destabilized..
√ That a strong and prosperous Kenya is Paramount to whole of Africa's security and to the EU..
√ Election outcome was peaceful and positive irrespective of political tension..
√ That opposition leader Raila Odinga did not want to face and accept a third defeat in a row, hence he withdrew from the fresh presidential election.
√ That Political parties in Kenya must become more policy-focused..
√ That EU congratulated president Uhuru Kenyatta upon winning his second term..
√ That EU is looking at Kenya as an engine of regional growth...
√ That the Electoral processes were transparent, fair and done in a Democratic manner...
√ That Kenyans have a huge desire in participating in Democratic processes, and that EU will lend a hand in deepening democracy in Africa...
√ That Kenya's successful elections points out to a new hope for Africa in economic development and consolidation of human rights..
√ That further questioning of the results will lead to nowhere as international community has already accepted Kenyans' will..
√ That Kenyans are proud and tenacious in the face of a prolonged electioneering period..
√ That the defeated candidate (Raila Odinga) must now respect the winner and the will of majority of Kenyans..
√ That its in EU's interest to see Kenya as stable and prosperous.
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