A/HRC/15/60 Kenya in the implementation of its commitments. Rwanda congratulated Kenya on the recent promulgation of the new Constitution, which had been adopted by referendum, and commended the Government and people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent manner in which the referendum had been conducted. Rwanda believed that the new Constitution would provide the Government with better tools to discharge fully its national obligations and commitments. 430. Nigeria congratulated Kenya on the successful conclusion of its constitutional review and the adoption of a new Constitution, and commended the delegation for its successful engagement in the universal periodic review process. It was pleased to note the undertakings and positive steps taken by Kenya to date in fulfilling its international human rights obligations and ensuring the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. Nigeria encouraged Kenya to remain steadfast in pursuing measures in accordance with its national priorities to enhance the enjoyment of human rights by its people. Nigeria called on the international community to render all assistance necessary to Kenya to fulfil its human rights obligations. 431. Zimbabwe expressed its appreciation for the acceptance by Kenya of most recommendations, stating that those recommendations that had been rejected were of concern not only to Kenya, but to all Africans, as they were contrary to African traditions. Certain aspects of Kenya’s human rights record had been exaggerated. Zimbabwe expressed optimism that the momentum in the promotion and protection of human rights in Kenya would be maintained. 432. Botswana welcomed the additional information provided in response to some of the issues that had been raised during the review, as well as the fact that Kenya had decided to accept many of the recommendations made. Botswana understood the challenges that some of the recommendations placed on the national legislative process and implementation framework, and hoped that Kenya would be accorded the policy space by the international community in the efforts to meet its domestic and international human rights obligations. Botswana also congratulated Kenya on the adoption of the new Constitution. 433. Lesotho noted with satisfaction that Kenya had accepted many of the recommendations made, including the recommendation made by Lesotho. It expressed appreciation for the measures taken to reduce poverty and to achieve economic development goals. Lesotho also noted with appreciation the efforts made in relation to the ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Optional Protocol 1, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Optional Protocol and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It welcomed the decision to allow the International Criminal Court to investigate the 2007 post-election violence and stated that this, together with the adoption of the new Constitution, would go a long way in bringing about the much-needed reconciliation among Kenyans. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 434. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights commended Kenya for its positive engagement with the universal periodic review process, and would support and monitor the implementation of the recommendations. It also commended the people of Kenya for having adopted a new Constitution, which would aid the recovery of Kenya from its 2007 post-elections trauma. In this regard, punishing high- and middle-level perpetrators of the violence was a key part of the recovery process; Kenya should ensure cooperation with the International Criminal Court to this end. Kenya should take steps to better enable visits and human rights missions by United Nations mandate holders and put in place a clear policy framework to this end. The Commission also called on Kenya to seek the immediate de jure abolition of the death penalty. GE.11-17043 147