Kibaki vows action on protestors
31/12/2007 16:43  - (SA)  

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Kenyan violence toll hits 124 Kenya imposes curfew 'We're ready for killings'

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

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