President Uhuru Kenyatta has called upon Kenyans of goodwill to attend a thanksgiving service at Afraha Stadium on April 16 following dropping of charges against his deputy William Ruto by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
ICC on Tuesday evening ruled that Ruto and his co-accused Joshua Sang have no case to answer over the 2007/2008 post-election violence, in which they were accused of murder, deportation and persecution.
The President, through his Twitter account, said he was delighted that Ruto and Sang were acquitted by the ICC.
The President also faced charges of crimes against humanity at The Hague based court following the post poll violence, but was acquitted by the court's Trial Chamber in December 2014.
“I am delighted that DP @WilliamRuto and Mr Joshua Sang’s innocence has been vindicated by a decision of no case to answer at the ICC,” he posted on Twitter.
“…I call upon all Kenyans of goodwill to join us at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru, on Saturday, 16th April 2016 for a thanksgiving service,” he said.
Uhuru said the service will provide an opportunity for prayers, healing, reconciliation and unity of Kenya.
He said that with the conclusion of the ICC case, his administration will focus on nation building and promoting peace and security.
“With the conclusion of the case, we are fully back on focus to enhance our efforts towards nation building and promoting peace and security,” he said.
He also said the government will ensure that the victims of the post-election violence get overdue justice.