President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a congratulatory message to Her Excellency President Dame Sandra Mason, Prime Minister Mia Amor Motley and the People of the new Republic of Barbados on the auspicious occasion of the country’s transition to a Republic today, 30th November 2021.
In his message of goodwill and best wishes, President Kenyatta affirmed Kenya’s readiness to continue partnering with the new Republic of Barbados in advancing Pan-Africanism.
He said the transition was a testament to the strong resolve by the Barbadian people to chart their own destiny.
At the same time, President Kenyatta congratulated Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason on her assumption of the high office of President of the Republic of Barbados and wished her success as she steers the new republic into a future of prosperity.
Barbados has become the newest republic in the world after parting ways with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.
Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as president in a ceremony held in its capital, Bridgetown.
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