Kenyans hailed for endorsing new law

Congratulatory messages to the government and Kenyans continued to flow in following Kenya's adoption of the new law.

Muslims leaders have called for unity to ensure the new laws are implemented.

The leaders hailed the Interim Independent Electoral Commission - IIEC for a transparent and credible exercise.

" Never before have both leaders of losers and winners shown such humility in victory and maturity in losing, thereby enabling the whole nation the opportunity to welcome and celebrate the new constitutional dispensation" said National Muslim Leaders Forum chairman Abdullahi Abdi.

He added " a new republic will only be achieved by changing of the mindsets of all leaders, public servants and state organs and embracing the values and goals set out in the new constitution"

The leaders however challenged Parliament to stand up to be counted by enacting the various legislations required to implement the constitution in its entirety.

He at the same time asked religious leaders to accept the verdict of Kenyans and work together in building a better Kenya.

"We all make mistakes in our judgment but we must accept our failures and move forward" said Abdi

Investment

Elsewhere, US Ambassador to Kenya Michael Rannerger said Kenya is set to attract huge American investments following the endorsement of the new law.

He said the endorsement of the new constitution heralds the dawn of renewed partnership between the two countries.

The envoy said his government will seek to expand the partnership by committing more resources since the enactment of the new law will lead to creation of institutions that will promote good governance.

Ranneberger was speaking at Njuthine primary school in Imenti Central.

The ‘Yes' team won with 5,954,767 votes while the ‘No' side got 2,687,193.

President Kibaki is expected to promulgate the new laws to pave way for an elaborate ceremony to mark the historic event of adopting a new constitution .

Under the roadmap guiding constitution making, the President is required to sign into law the new Constitution within 14 days after the IIEC announces the ratification by Kenyans.