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Bruxelles, 11/08/2017 – 08:54 – UNIQUE ID: 170811_3

Statement by the High Representative/ Vice President Federica Mogherini following the general elections in Kenya

The European Union, as a partner of Kenya and its people, has closely followed the general elections that have taken place. Elections are a time to celebrate democratic expression and Kenyans have engaged to shape their country’s future.

Please read full statement here – Statement by the HR/VP following the general elections in Kenya 11 August 2017

Source: European Union External Action (2017) ‘Statement by the HR/VP following the general elections in Kenya’, eeas.europa.eu Brussels 11 August 2017.
https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/31010/statement-hrvp-following-general-elections-kenya_en

Kenya Elections.com Study group Notes:
The statement states that the EU expects a sense of responsibility and leadership by all parties, by upholding the procedures and institutions as set out by the Constitution of Kenya. It expects claims of malpractice are thoroughly investigated and any challenge to the results channelled through the Constitutionally mandated judicial mechanisms: the Rule of Law, respected by all, is the very foundation of all democracies, as Kenya is. It ends by stressing the EU commitment to Kenya in this endeavour. The links to the right of the site contain some day to posts, which may interest people researching Elections.

Who are the EEAS? The EEAS is the European Union’s diplomatic service. It helps the EU’s foreign affairs chief – the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – carry out the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy.

Source and Useful links:

EEAS (2017)   Statement by the HR/VP following the general elections in Kenya, Brussels 11 August 2017.  https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/31010/statement-hrvp-following-general-elections-kenya_en

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