President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga. [Photo|Capital FM]Donald Trump's US government has expressed concerns over the ongoing political environment in the country.A statement from the US State Department called in Kenyan political leaders to hold dialogue and avert any political uncertainty that may affect Kenya, especially after Opposition leader Raila Odinga declined to recognise Uhuru Kenyatta as president even after his inauguration.“As part of the process of addressing these tensions and strengthening institutions, we urge Kenyans to join together to hold an immediate, sustained and open national conversation to heal divisions between communities,” said Heather Nauert, spokesperson of the US State Department.Trump also congratulated Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto for their inauguration on November 28."The US congratulates the people of Kenya on the conclusion of the presidential election process, as well as President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto on their inauguration for a second term."

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