US Denies Meddling in Kenya's Political Affairs

US Denies Meddling in Kenya's Political Affairs

The United States has responded to claims by National Super Alliance (Nasa) that it is interfering with Kenya's internal political affairs.

Speaking in Kabarnet, Baringo county on Wednesday, US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec dismissed the claims by the Kenyan opposition, stating that US is only interested in the country's development.

“The US is absolutely committed to working with the government in dealing with these problems and to continue to build the country,” said Godec.

“We have no reason to meddle with Kenyan politics. Our mission here is to partner with this country to spur development, nothing else,” said Godec.

He said America is focused on addressing issues such as corruption, which has been a cancer in the country's development agenda.

“Corruption is another impediment to development in this country. It must be put to a stop for Kenyans to receive services,” he added.

He pointed out that US has financed some key development programs in the health, agriculture and security sectors.

Last week, a section of opposition supporters staged a protest outside US embassy in Gigiri, Nairobi to demand for the resignation of Godec.

Nasa has been accusing Godec of being “partisan” and siding with the government on several issues, especially ones surrounding presidential elections.

 

Comments

Akiht Agnarum (not verified)     Wed, 02/21/2018 @ 12:58pm

it is 'regretable' to report the death of opposition in Kenya. He died frm acute shortage of agenda,which triggered massive rioting, looting, tribal discord, economic sabbotage among other incurables His body is at the National Anti success arbotir (NASA) funnel home situate next to Only Demented Mind (ODM) house.Burrial to be announced later Rip NASA temechoshwa na vitisho na vitendawili tupu. Kwaheri mzee Rao.

Vitendawili Ojinga (not verified)     Wed, 02/21/2018 @ 01:19pm

Mr.Godec please ignore these morons in NASWA calling for your ouster.They have eyes but they cannot see and ears but they cannot hear because they have a political conman who cons them every day but unfortunately they don't know he is a certified Lord of Poverty and he owns the Ojinga Demonic Morons outfit.

Anonymous (not verified)     Wed, 02/21/2018 @ 02:56pm

I won't be surprised the Americans interfered in our elections...in favor of NASA.
They promised Raila and his disciples...Canaan
But God is greater than this Americans who specialize in dividing in their own interests

Doreen (not verified)     Wed, 02/21/2018 @ 03:43pm

Amb.Bob Godec's job is not to SPUR DEVELOPMENT.

His job is to represent his country.
This man does not know the job description of a an Envoy.
Kweli, we need secession.These type of fools can be left in Central republic of Kenya.

Mur (not verified)     Wed, 02/21/2018 @ 07:50pm

I want to read Doreen's RIVER BETWEEN.That is the only part of her body i admire in the secession nonsense.

Anna Kamau (not verified)     Thu, 02/22/2018 @ 01:48am

Amb. Godec is right, it is not in American interest to meddle in Kenya's political outcomes but to help Kenya move forward with it's development agenda for the benefit of all Kenyans... Raila who used to be the US darling is now upset that US did not condone his unconstitutional oath for office taking which had and still has the potential for igniting a civil war.. Raila reacted by ordering demonstrations outside US Embassy in Gilgil which included US flag burning... I thought Raila was more politically astute than that but I was wrong... He should know he can not blackmail US like he constantly blackmails Kenya with violence... The thunderbolt that will strike Raila is still thinking about how in State Dept. in Washington DC...

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