Kenyans Must Protect Country's Fragile Democracy, US Ambassador Robert Godec Says

US ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec says that the county's democracy is precious but fragile, and every Kenyan has a duty to defend it.
"It’s important now that everyone works to support and defend Kenya’s democracy and fundamental rights," he noted.
In his address to Generation Kenya youths on Friday evening, the United States envoy told the youths that they have a big role to play for development of Kenya and the world.
"Work to understand your own concerns, but also those of all your fellow citizens. Find ways to protect your Constitution and move your country forward to an ever better, ever more democratic and free, future," he advised the young men and women.
"While you work to build a more prosperous future for yourselves, your families and your communities, I urge you to work hard to preserve the rights and freedoms of all Kenyans as well."
Generation Kenya is a youth employment project by the United States that aims at helping more than 80,000 young Kenyans get productive jobs by 2020.
Godec further noted that political ambition has put to test the county's democracy in the past few months, and leaders and citizens must rise in its support.
"It is important now that everyone - leaders and citizens - work to support and defend Kenya’s democracy and fundamental rights."
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Yes, we want to, but just…
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Yes, we want to, but just how can we do that? Give us practical examples...not just rhetoric.
Thank you amabssador Godec!…
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In reply to Yes, we want to, but just… by JustMe (not verified)
Thank you amabssador Godec! It's good especially how you ignored the call by the idiot Raila to support anarchy. Do RAO and his rogue thugs think USA came to Africa to support chaos?
A united Kenya is what a…
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A united Kenya is what a majority of us wish for But a few individuals wants us divided and even to divide the country just for their political gains. An example is Raila and his ODM followers who believes that no other Kenyans are better than their side. HE Uhuru is the president of Kenya and all that swearing in of RAO is just divisive politics. Deportee Miguna confirmed this when he said that he participated in the mock oath to save Rao from drifting to political oblivion. Hail Kenya
Well phrased @kibe mugumia…
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In reply to A united Kenya is what a… by Kibe Mugumia (not verified)
Well phrased @kibe mugumia. A true Kenyan would support any elected leader even if it was not their choice. there is always the next time. that's what true democracies do. just a thought.
Uhuru is the lying, serial…
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Uhuru is the lying, serial killer,illegitimate, and dictatorial president of Kenya.
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