[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
[January 7, 2008]
[Page 41]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Situation in Kenya
January 7, 2008

    I welcome the visit of African Union Chairman John Kufuor to Nairobi to help facilitate a dialogue to 
resolve Kenya's political crisis. I condemn the use of violence as a 
political tool and appeal to both sides to engage in peaceful dialogue 
aimed at finding a lasting political solution. The Government of Kenya 
has acknowledged that voting irregularities have occurred, and the 
Orange Democratic Movement has pledged to refrain from further protests 
that could detract from reconciliation efforts. I now urge both sides to 
enter this dialogue in good faith to earn back the trust of the Kenyan 
people, who deserve a political process that reflects their dedication 
to democracy. I remain heartened by the voices of peace that have 
emerged through Kenya's robust media and civil society. The United 
States supports their efforts to continue to hold their political 
leaders to account.