Monday, December 31, 2007
"The country has just concluded a closely contested free and fair general election," Kibaki said in a statement.
"My government will ... deal decisively with those who breach the peace by intensifying security across the country."
Echoing his speech at a snap swearing-in just an hour after being declared the election winner on Sunday, the 76-year-old called for reconciliation in a nation whose ethnic divisions were brought to the surface by the vote.
"With the elections behind us, it is now time for healing and reconciliation among all Kenyans. I ask all of us, and particularly all leaders to embrace a renewed spirit of national unity, respect for the democratic choice and maintain peace, law and order." (Reporting by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
Source: Reuters, Dec 31, 2007