§ Tony WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what arrangements are being made by(a) the UK Government, (b) the Commonwealth and (c) the European Union to provide observers for the Kenyan elections on 27th December. [80543]
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§ Mr. RammellThe Government of Kenya has invited international observers. The European Union Election Observer Mission will be the cornerstone of the international observation effort. It will deploy 20 long term observers from 24 November and 50 short term observers a week before polling. The UK has nominated a list of nationals willing to participate in the Mission.
The Commonwealth Secretariat has been invited to send a team of observers as well. A team of Commonwealth officials has been in Kenya making a needs assessment.