European Union chief observer, Marietje Schaake during a press conference at a Nairobi hotel, July 3, 2017. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]
The European Union has accused the Kenyan government of frustrating its efforts to present clear reports on the October presidential election.
The repeat election of October 26, 2017 took place after NASA leader Raila Odinga's successful rejection of the August 8 poll.
But EU chief observer Marietje Schaake on Wednesday said that she was forced to read the report from their parliament in order to meet guidelines for presenting reports three months after an election.
"The report was released in Brussels after the Kenyan government stated it was not prepared to receive the chief observer in Nairobi at this time," she said during a televised briefing in Brussels.
"Besides presenting a final report to the government, EU EOMs normally organise discussions with political parties, civil society representatives, journalists and other stakeholders."
Schaake was full of praise for the IEBC over efforts to conduct a more transparent election in October.
She however noted a persistent lack of trust in the commission by the opposition and election other stakeholders.
“Kenyans went from high hopes for these elections to many disappointments and confrontations. Kenya remains deeply divided," she said.
"Our final report and recommendations are intended to contribute to a better democratic process and a restoration of trust. But with every recommendation, leadership from those in power, support from the population and cooperation between different fractions are needed in order to initiate reforms.”