Kerry congratulates Kenya on presidential elections

On behalf of the United States, Secretary of State John Kerry congratulated the people of Kenya for the recent presidential election. "I am inspired by the overwhelming desire of Kenyans to peacefully make their voices heard, and I applaud the patience they have shown as votes were tallied," Kerry said in a statement Saturday. He urged all political parties to peacefully address any disputes over the election results and pledged continued US partnership with the African country. "These elections are an historic opportunity for the people of Kenya to come together to build a better future... We stand with you at this historic moment and will continue to be a strong friend and ally of the Kenyan people, "Kerry said. Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Kenya's founding leader, won the presidential election after narrowly avoiding a runoff.