EU satisfied with Kenya’s arrangements for referendum

EU mission in Kenya have said they are satisfied with preparations of 4th August referendum  which will shape the nations future if Kenya votes for the proposed draft constitution. The EU has at the same time applauded the Committee of Experts, the Civil Society groups and other players for their concerted efforts to educate the public on matters on the proposed constitution

EU head of delegation to Kenya Eric Van Dar Linden Pleaded with Kenyans to come out in large numbers and exercise their democratic rights and support the draft proposed constitution. Mr. Linden said that the International Community and the EU will visit a number of polling stations during the referendum to assess the process.He said the EU supports the ongoing reforms in the country and would like to see Agenda 4 reforms implemented.

The Envoy added that the EU wants the process to be peaceful and leave the country united no matter the outcome of the vote and urged Kenyan not to repeat what happened after 2007 disputed  presidential  elections chaos which saw more than 1800 killed in post polls chaos.

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