US delegates led by Senator Chris Coons, have arrived in Kenya, ahead of a set meeting with president-elect William Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta, and Raila Odinga.
Senator Coons was received by US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the team is set for a five-country tour to Africa.
They are expected to hold discussions with Kenyan leaders President-elect William Ruto, Azimio leader Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta, to ponder on shared goals between the Joe Biden administration and Kenya.
“The delegation is also scheduled to meet with President Kenyatta, William Ruto, and Raila Odinga to discuss goals on health, security, and economic prosperity,” Whitman said via tweeter on Wednesday.
Coons and his escort are also expected to have talks with conservationists, health providers, and organizations working to empower girls in Kenya, before proceeding to other four African nations.
Despite the US having not congratulated President-elect Ruto yet on his win on the ballot, the superpower has maintained that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) conducted the electoral process in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
“We applaud the efforts of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, security forces, and all electoral institutions to organize a peaceful and orderly voting and counting process,” the US Embassy said in a statement on Monday.
“This is an important milestone in the electoral process. Going forward, we urge all parties to work together to peacefully resolve any remaining concerns about this election through existing dispute resolution mechanisms.”
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The US went on urging Kenyans to maintain peace during this period as those with reservations about the Presidential results prepare to move to court to contest the election outcome.
