United States Secretary of State John Kerry has urged President Uhuru Kenyatta and other leaders in the country to ensure a credible election is held next year to avoid a similar situation to what was witnessed in 2007.<br /><br />Kerry lauded the country’s leadership for moving fast to institute electoral reforms which must be accepted by all players.<br /><br />Overview<br />Kerry lauded the country's leadership for moving fast to institute electoral reforms which must be accepted by all players.<br />"Holding a free and fare election next year is a critical step in consolidating Kenya's democracy and unlocking the full promise of the 2010 Constitution. I am very confident from our conversation with President Kenyatta, he fully understands that; he has made it clear there is no going back," he said.<br />Kerry said the United States will offer more funds for women and youth participation in elections.<br />“Holding a free and fare election next year is a critical step in consolidating Kenya’s democracy and unlocking the full promise of the 2010 Constitution. I am very confident from our conversation with President Kenyatta, he fully understands that; he has made it clear there is no going back,” he said.<br /><br />Kerry said the United States will offer more funds for women and youth participation in elections.<br /><br />Kerry says America has set aside some Sh2.5 billion to support women and youth initiatives ahead of next year’s General Election.
