NAIROBI nike air vapormax plus australia , Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The EU observer mission in Kenya on Thursday hailed the electoral process in Kenya saying it reaffirmed the country's commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law.
Chief Observer of European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Kenya Marietje Schaake gave a positive assessment of the voting exercise that took place on Tuesday and urged calm as the tallying of presidential votes gets under way.
"Kenyans can be proud of their participation in the democratic process and should continue following the rule of law throughout the results process," Schaake remarked adding that any election related disputes should be channeled to the courts.
The EU deployed over 130 observers to different parts of Kenya to monitor the voting exercise, counting and tallying of results.
Schaake noted the voting exercise was conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner in both the ruling party and opposition strongholds save for some technical hitches.
"Voting and counting was assessed as very well conducted and transparent. There were no signs of centralized or localized manipulation," Schaake told reporters during the release of preliminary statement by foreign election observer missions.
She added the electoral agency demonstrated resilience during the voting exercise in the face of overwhelming pressure from major political parties nike air vapormax cs australia , candidates and their supporters to deliver credible results.
The Head of the EU Parliament Delegation, David McAllister said that a large voter turnout and peaceful casting of the ballot elevated Kenya's democratic credentials.
"Kenyans peacefully exercised their democratic right to vote and it is time for leaders to work together for a cohesive country," McAllister remarked.
He urged candidates who lost in the polls to concede defeat and use legal means in case of electoral malpractices.
The international community has faith in Kenya's independent institutions to conduct free, fair and credible polls despite skepticism from a section of the country's political class.
Former U.S. Secretary of State nike air vapormax womens australia , John Kerry who led the Carter Centre Election Observer Mission in Kenya said that a solid legal framework and resilience of independent bodies like the judiciary are key to facilitate a smooth political transition in the country in this election cycle.
"The people of Kenya conducted peaceful elections that embody their dreams and hopes