UK envoy Jane Marriott denies meddling in Kenyan presidential polls
2 min readUK envoy Jane Marriott has denied claims of meddling in just concluded Kenyan presidential elections.
UK High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Marriott has dismissed claims that she and her country interfered in Kenya’s recently-concluded general election.
Her reactions come following allegations on social media that she pressured the electoral commission to declare William Ruto as president-elect following the disputed poll.
Some users shared unverified photos of her shaking hands with Mr. Ruto and the electoral body chairperson Wafula Chebukati.
Others said that she forced IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati to announce the results and that she supports President-elect William Ruto, while others spread rumors that she had been recalled because of the same.
In a series of tweets, Ms. Marriott said the UK “does not support nor have a view on any candidates or parties in elections”, terming the claims “misinformation”.
“There has been a lot of misinformation circulating in the last few days about the UK and myself with regards to Kenya’s elections. For the avoidance of doubt, I want to categorically reiterate that the UK does not support or have a view on any candidates or parties in elections,” she said.
“Who Kenyans elect is a matter for the people of Kenya. We met people from across the political spectrum to explain the UK’s programmes and partnerships with Kenya, including independent institutions,” she said.
UK envoy Jane Marriott said Kenya would remain a vital UK partner, adding that Britain was ready to support the leaders elected by the people.
Presidential candidate Raila Odinga on Monday, 22 after filling a presidential petition at the Supreme Court urged unnamed foreign countries to cease meddling in Kenyan politics.
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