Tuesday December 11, 2012 - The European countries and United States of America have issued a tough warning to Kenyans if they elect Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and Eldoret North MP William Ruto as President and Vice-President respectively in the forthcoming general election.
Europe and US said privately that Kenya risked being disconnected from the international financial system if they elect the two to high offices.
European and American diplomats said they would take a very tough line if the Kenyan suspects do not cooperate with the International Criminal Court
The diplomats said economic sanctions will be imposed if those charged with crimes against humanity did not cooperate with the ICC.
“Trade embargos are being considered,” one diplomat said.
Agriculture commodities such as flowers, fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee and fish account for over 90 percent of Kenya’s exports to the European Union.
The European Union (EU) is Kenya’s second largest market after COMESA and is estimated at Sh 89 billion in 2008.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
