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.
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Mwingereza alikuwa "mbeberu…
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Mwingereza alikuwa "mbeberu." Baada ya Mwingereza kuondoka Kenya mwaka wa 1963, tulifurahi sana tukafikiria ya kwamba umebeberu umekwisha kabisa. Kumbe zilikuwa ndoto tu! Sasa, tumepata wabeberu wawili wapya. Wabeberu hawa wametutawala yapata miaka 53 sasa. Ubeberu ni ubeberu: Hauna rangi, taifa, wala mambo yanayotokana na ujinsia. Nawaombeni ndugu zangu Wakikuyu na Wakalenjin mwache kutunyanyasa. Tumechoka!
Ni lazima ubeberu huu ukome sasa. Nakuomba Uhuru ufuate mfano wa Madiba Mandela. Alitawala kwa muda wa miaka 5 tu halafu akamwachia mwingine.
Wewe umeshindwa kupunguza mambo ya rushwa nchini. Kwa nini unafikiria ya kwamba tunataka rushwa iendelee kwa miaka mitano zaidi! Wakati wako wa kustaafu kutokana na mambo ya siasa umefika sasa. Kila la heri.
Imara, free speech. OK…
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Imara, free speech. OK. Lakini sometimes you have to let go of old beef. Uhuru has polished nicely over the last few weeks. He is sober, reflective and I have not heard him hurl tribalism abuse like his counterpart. I was skeptical of him before, likini his strength is coming through. I wish him and our country well. Looking across pond victoria, all I hear is hate. Dignity is sometimes one's best weapon of choice....he is winning so far, at least in etiquette points.
Sukari. You say "Uhuru has…
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Sukari. You say "Uhuru has polished nicely over the LAST FEW WEEKS. He is sober, reflective and I have not heard him hurl tribalism abuse like his counterpart." OK:How about the LAST 10 YESRS (2007-2008)? And you think "The Last Few Weeks" vs "The Last 10 Years" would WARRANT the Majority of Kenyans to Give Him another Stolen/RIGGED Chance. NOPE! No Intelligent Person would vote for Uhuru EXCEPT those Computer Servers.
@Guest1, I come from a breed…
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@Guest1, I come from a breed where humble pie goes a long way. His is dishing out humble pies abundantly and I for one would rather have a slice of that than the chest beating righteous attitude from guka Raila. If you read my opening lie to Imara, I was clear that sometimes we have to let go of old beef. Lakini irrespective, I would rather him than Odinga a zillion times over.
Sukari. How would you feel…
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In reply to @Guest1, I come from a breed… by Sukari (not verified)
Sukari. How would you feel if someone STEALS your BREAD and the THIEF becomes the one Dishing Out the Slice to You with ARROGANCE (as if the Bread LEGALLY belonged to him 'the thief' in the 1st Place). This is NOT Humbling; this is OPPRESSION.
I meant "line to Imara!. Lie…
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I meant "line to Imara!. Lie.... goodness!
Uhuru: When you said that…
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Uhuru: When you said that yesterday(Sunday) was going to be a day of "prayers," I told you that prayers are based on superstition! I challenged you to pray and ask your god to tell you the names of the people who killed Ndugu Msando. I also requested you to tell us today (Monday) the names of those killers in order to prove to the people of Kenya that prayers are not based on superstition.
Could you now after your prayers reveal to the nation the names of the Msando's murderers so that Ndugu Boinnett can arrest them and bring them to justice? If you can't tell us, for goodness sake, please don't waste our time by subjecting us to "superstition" - prayers" again!
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