In the current situation in Kenya, it is important that all actors respect the Kenyan constitution and the rule of law, says the text of the statement of European External Action Service. Statement on the situation in Kenya https://t.co/kIp2WoHJqi — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) February 1, 2018 “This includes recognising the outcome of the elections and…
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Castaldo calls EU to support democracy in Kenya
Strasbourg. Ahead of the plenary debate on foreign affairs, Fabio CASTALDO, vice-president of European Parliament (Italy, Five Star Movement*), warns about dangers of deepening of democratic crisis in Kenya, and calls for an intense diplomatic actions of the EU to ensure restoration of fundamental rights and further peaceful development of the East African country. The…
Kenyatta visits South Africa
President Uhuru Kenyatta will on January, 11 make an official visit to South Africa in his first foreign trip since he was sworn-in for a second term. His Excellency President @UKenyatta will visit South Africa on 11 January 2018, the first foreign trip since he was sworn in as President for his second and final…
Kenyan elections: from hopes to confrontations
European Union observers of Kenya’s 2017 presidential and parliamentary elections said on that a lack of government cooperation meant they were unable to travel to the East African nation to present their final report on the vote. “Kenyans went from high hopes for these elections to many disappointments and confrontations. Kenya remains deeply divided. Our…
EU praises Kenya’s judiciary independence
“The Kenyan Supreme Court’s ordering of a re-run of the Presidential elections is a strong demonstration of the independence of the Kenyan judiciary and the strength of national democracy. The appeal procedure is in line with the democratic process as prescribed in the Constitution of Kenya” – says the text of the statement released by the European…
Kenya’s elections annulled
Kenya’s Supreme Court has annulled the result of last month’s presidential election, citing irregularities, and ordered a new one within 60 days. #BREAKING #Kenya court says irregularities compromised 'integrity of entire presidential election' — AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 1, 2017 The election commission had declared incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta the winner by a margin of…
EU on elections in Rwanda
The European Union has closely followed the presidential elections in Rwanda. The Rwandan people have engaged in the democratic process peacefully, with polling held in an organised and secure environment, and a diverse set of issues having been raised across a wide range of media in the campaign. https://twitter.com/Omar_Ndizeye/status/893397621389369344 This marks a step to strengthen the electoral process. In…
Facebook au Kenya contre “fake news”
Facebook a mis à la disposition des Kényans cette semaine un outil pour aider les utilisateurs à repérer les “fake news”, à quelques jours des élections générales dans le pays. Les Kényans sont appelés à se rendre aux urnes mardi pour élire leur président, leurs députés, sénateurs, gouverneurs et représentants aux assemblées locales. Le président…
EU diplomacy looking forward towards elections in Kenya
20.06.2017. Brussels. Today the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini met with Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Kenya. The forthcoming general elections in Kenya on 8 August 2017 were discussed. Amina Mohamed welcomed the deployment of the EU Election Observation Mission to contribute to transparent, credible and peaceful elections, while the EU diplomat…
EU observation mission to Kenya
In response to an invitation by the Kenyan authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Kenya to observe the general elections scheduled for 8 August. Former EU EOM recommendations have played a role in promoting political dialogue and the consolidation of democracy in Kenya. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the…
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