No One Will Be Spared, President Uhuru Tells Those Planning to Disrupt Election

President Uhuru Kenyatta says that the government will not spare anyone planning to disrupt next week's repeat presidential election.

Speaking during the 8th Mashujaa Day Celebrations at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, the Head of State assured that the government will protect those who wish to take part in next Thursday's election.

“For those who thrive in chaos and relish anarchy, your days are numbered. The law will take its course and sanction you accordingly,” he warned.

“Those who wish to vote must be allowed to vote and those who wish not to vote must be allowed not to vote.”

“My administration will not allow a repeat of the painful past where lives and properties were lost. We vowed never to repeat the regrettable events that almost sunk us. We must, therefore, wake up and say “NO” to any misleading leader out to plunge Kenya into chaos,” said Kenyatta. “The security apparatus has been enhanced and appropriately deployed to maintain law and order.”

Uhuru said the government will take action on anyone breaking the law, regardless of their social status. “The law will apply equally to all regardless of social class, and no one will be spared,” he said.

He urged Kenyans to uphold peace, the same way they did in the cancelled August 8th poll. “The coming election demand that we remain calm and peaceful. We must desist from divisive acts, which our enemies can use to harm us," said Kenyatta.

National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga held a parallel event in Bondo to mourn supporters killed by police during anti-IEBC demonstrations.

Mashujaa Day is marked on October 20th every year to honor those who contributed towards the struggle for Kenya’s independence and those who continue to perform acts of heroism in the country.