The October 26 repeat elections polarized the country further, decries Carter Centre calling for constructive dialogue between opposition and the ruling party.
The centre led by Former US Secretary of State John Kerry in a statement urged leaders to shelve their personal differences and work towards healing the country.
In pointing out the cause of polarization, the US-based NGO noted that the repeat Presidential election was conducted in an environment full of tension informed by elections standoff between Jubilee and NASA.
“These problems severely undermined the ability of Kenya’s electoral and judicial institutions to implement the fresh presidential elections. Rather than consolidating support for a national political program, the election polarised the country and exposed the deep tribal and ethnic rifts that have longed characterised its politics,” read part of the stamen as quoted by Daily Nation.
“In the days ahead, it is incumbent on political leaders to put personal agendas aside and take steps to heal the country while maintaining the country’s constitutional order.”
Raila Odinga pulled out of the race citing a litany of issues discrediting IEBC’s preparedness to conduct credible polls.
He came a distant second with a paltry 70, 000 votes. Uhuru was on the lead with over 7.4 million votes.
The centre castigated Kenyan political class over their actions which serve to weaken democracy.
The NGO opined politicians’ hurdled citizens from participating in civic affairs of the country.