Various Heads of Mission from international partners have endorsed Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of the country's 8th August elections.The vote of confidence was issued via a joint press statement by the heads of mission who included; Stefano Dejak Ambassador, European Union Delegation to Kenya, Ralf Heckner Ambassador for Switzerland, among others."We met this morning with the Independent Select oral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman and Commissioners. We congratulated the Commission on the important National Elections Conference held in Nairobi on 13-14 June, which allowed participants to discuss electoral preparations and to make clear their support for free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections," the statement read."The conference was an important sign of confidence in the IEBC, and we urge all Kenyans to continue to support the IEBC. We warmly welcome the signing of the IEBC pledge to “peaceful and credible elections,” by so many Kenyans, including President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga," the statement continued.The heads of mission further advised IEBC to continue to engage and communicate its preparations widely and transparently. "As friends of Kenya, we will continue to support the IEBC in their critical role in conducting credible and peaceful elections." The statement concluded.

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