President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed confidence in the electoral process after casting his vote in Gatundu South constituency, Kiambu county.
Speaking to the media after voting on Tuesday, August 9, the President stated that the process was smooth, urging Kenyans to turn up in large numbers and vote.
He also added that Kenyans should give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) time and space to tally and announce the results.
“It is every Kenyans hope that this election will be free and fair. The process was smooth. I wasn’t there for too long and the systems seemed to be working, so we just hope it continues like that for the rest of the day.
“This is a day of voting and we pray that Kenyans turn out to vote in peace and go back home to await for the results,” Uhuru stated.
Uhuru arrived minutes after First Lady Margaret Kenyatta cast her vote.
The Head of State is among key leaders and government officials who have already cast their vote.
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Source: kENYANS.CO.KE