Kibaki vows action on protestors
2007-12-31 16:43
Nairobi - President Mwai Kibaki vowed in a
New Year's message on Monday to beef up security across Kenya as
the nation's worst riots in years greeted his re-election.
"The country has just concluded a closely contested free and
fair general election," Kibaki said in a statement.
"My government will ... deal decisively with those who
breach the peace by intensifying security across the country."
Echoing his speech at a snap swearing-in just an hour after
being declared the election winner on Sunday, the 76-year-old
called for reconciliation in a nation whose ethnic divisions
were brought to the surface by the vote.
"With the elections behind us, it is now time for healing
and reconciliation among all Kenyans.
"I ask all of us, and
particularly all leaders to embrace a renewed spirit of national
unity, respect for the democratic choice and maintain peace, law
and order."
- Reuters