Uganda's envoy to Nairobi presents credentials

Phibby Otaala presents her credentials to President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Ugandan High Commissioner to Nairobi, Phibby Otaala, has presented her credentials to President Uhuru Kenyatta.

"On behalf of the President and people of Uganda I would like to congratulate you on your peaceful campaign which the whole world has been watching," said Otaala.

She said Uganda looks to Kenya as its main ally and "when Kenya is not happy Uganda will not be happy."

Others envoys who presented their credentials included Alison Chartres (Australia), Denys Toscano (Ecuador), Myint Swe (Mnyanmar) and Wilhelm von Trott (the Sovereign Military Order of Malta).

President Kenyatta welcomed the new envoys and encouraged them to work hard for the improvement of bilateral relations between Kenya and their respective countries for mutual benefit.

The envoys congratulated the President on his peaceful campaigns during the prolonged electioneering period that preceded his victory and swearing in for a second term in office. The new envoys also applauded President Kenyatta on his commitment to the rule of law