Mwai Kibaki

Only by addressing the root causes of conflict and disputes can we hope to find lasting peace in a just and equitable world.

I am calling upon all of you to come out and fight corruption and agree to support the government in fighting corruption as our first priority.

The era of roadside decisions, declarations have gone. My government's decisions will be guided by teamwork and consultations.

May hard work, and justice, always cement our bonds of unity that we may get our country back to production.

In the year 2010, Kenya adopted a new constitution. With that constitution, we further secured the human rights and civil liberties of our citizens and entrenched constitutional governance and justice.

We invite all those who have been outside Kenya to come back and join in the rebuilding of our new nation.

Our two nations share the important values of democracy and freedom and liberty. My visit to the United States has indeed reinforced this mutual conviction and determination to ensure that our two peoples cherish these values.

Our task will be to advance Kenya's interests and ensure they are well served.

We call upon all warring parties in the world to lay down their arms and pursue the path of peace, dialogue, and inclusive resolution of disputes.

Peace is the cornerstone of our development.

I promise not to let you down. I will be your servant with all humility and gratitude.

It is our hope that Palestine will soon be welcomed to the community of nations with full - in my opinion - full membership in the United Nations.