President Zuma congratulates newly elected President of Kenya

Imogen Vollenhoven

10 March 2013

President Jacob Zuma, yesterday congratulated Mr Uhuru Kenyatta, the people of Kenya and the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission following the successful and peaceful conclusion of the Kenyan General Elections held on 4 March 2013.

President Zuma said since the introduction of multiparty democracy in 1992, the people of Kenya have shown their determination and will to consolidate peace, enhance national reconciliation, strengthen Kenya’s democratic process and lay the foundation for economic and social development. 

Zuma added that the elections were conducted in a peaceful, transparent and credible manner that accorded the people of Kenya the opportunity to express themselves freely at the polls.

Furthermore Zuma said he looks forward to working together with the Kenyan Government and the people of Kenya in strengthening bilateral relations which have tangible benefits for our people and in which South Africa and Kenya can learn from one another as we seek to contribute positively to our regional bodies and our Continent.