British MP Pokes Holes at Kenya's Presidential Election, Says Somaliland's Was Better

A British Member of Parliament has poked holes at Kenya's recent presidential elections, describing it as “total chaos”.

Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith said the recent presidential election in Somaliland was way better than the Kenyan one. Goldsmith made the statement while addressing the UK House of Parliament on Wednesday during Prime Minister Theresa May's question time.

In his speech, the conservative MP asked Prime Minister Theresa May to join him in commending Somaliland, a self proclaimed protectorate of Britain, for conducting a “free, fair and credible election” in a politically volatile region.

"With recent events in Zimbabwe and total electoral chaos now in Kenya, will the Prime Minister join me in celebrating the hugely successful election this week in Somaliland?” he said.

He continued: “… with direct help from this country, from our government, the national election commission in that country has conducted a template election described by the international observer mission as peaceful, transparent, fair and totally uncontested.’’

In her response to the MP, May skipped the Kenyan election matter and instead mentioned the role her administration had played in ensuring stability in Somaliland.

“My honourable friend raises an important issue. This government is pleased with the work that we have done to support the government in Somalia to ensure that we can see those elections take place in the way that my honourable friend has said," she said.