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Trump ‘Gravely Concerned’ By Raila Swearing-In, Media Attacks
The United States is “gravely concerned” about opposition leader Raila Odinga’s swearing-in as the people’s president.
The NASA chief insists president Uhuru Kenyatta is an illegitimate ruler and that Kenya urgently needs saving. He took what has been termed a symbolic oath at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on January 30.
In a statement on Thursday, the US noted: “We reject actions that undermine Kenya’s constitution and the rule of law.
Uhuru Kenyatta was elected as president of the Republic of Kenya on October 26,2017 in a poll that was upheld by Kenya’s Supreme Court.” The United States asked the public to shun violence and hatred, and noted that demonstrators have the right to gather and express their views freely.
The US also addressed police behaviour on the day of Raila’s ‘inauguration’. Kenyans had been worried about injuries and deaths as police had pledged to do whatever it took to maintain law and order.
“We commend the restraint shown by security forces and urge them to continue to refrain from any unnecessary or excessive use of force,” stated the statement by Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert.
