U.S. and EU Criticise Kenyan Leader's 'Self-Inauguration'

The U.S. State Department and the EU have emphasised that all leaders and the government should obey the Kenyan Constitution and the rule of law. A statement issued by the U.S. said it was "gravely concerned by opposition leader Raila Odinga's "self-inauguration" on January 30".

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Kenya's First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the 43rd G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy (file photo).

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