President Uhuru Preaches Peace, Unity ahead of Thursday Election
President Uhuru Kenyatta has preached unity among Kenyans ahead of Thursday's repeat presidential election.
Speaking when he led leaders in national prayers at Nakuru's Afraha Stadium on Sunday, the head of state urged Kenyans to turn out in large number and exercise their democratic right to vote. The President said that those who do not wish to vote will also be respected.
He urged Kenyans to maintain peace and continue to live together in harmony as neighbors.
“Even as I urge all Kenyans to come out and vote, those who will vote and those who will not must remember that after October 26 they will still be neighbors and they must continue to live together harmoniously,” President Uhuru said.
He added: “If all Kenyans embrace peace, Kenya will emerge a stronger nation after October 26.”
Deputy President William Ruto said that the country will remain stable and called on Kenyans to reject politics of hatred and ethnicity, which could throw the country into violence.
“I know there is anxiety in the country. I know there are those who do not know what will happen. But we have come to Nakuru for prayers so that the country can know all is well and that God is in charge. And like He has done before, He will take us across this hurdle,” the Deputy President said.
“It is our humble prayer to God to spare Kenya and take our country to a new level of progress, growth and stability – a nation where no one will be left behind and a Kenya we can all be proud citizens,” He added.
The prayers were presided over by Reverend Teresa Wairimu of the Faith Evangelistic Ministries (FEM).
“Kenya has the potential of becoming a great nation in the world. Let us put aside our differences and unite to build the nation,” Rev. Wairimu said.
She continued: “I believe on 26 October it will be the dawn of a new day. Kenya is about to receive strength from the Lord,”
Governors Mike Sonko ( Nairobi), Lee Kinyanjui (Nakuru), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Joyce Laboso (Bomet), Ferdinand Waititu (Kiambu) and Francis Kimemia (Nyandarua) were some of the leaders who attended the prayers.