KMPDU Secretary General Ouma Oluga [Photo/Nation.co.ke]
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has spoken out on the political situation in the country as the October 26 repeat Presidential election fast approaches.
Acknowledging the stalemate that has seen the National Super Alliance (NASA) declare there will be no election, the doctors have called for dialogue involving key political players and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The Union's Secretary-General Ouma Oluga raised concerns on the safety of the public and election officials.
"We fear for the safety and lives of election staff who will manage the polling stations and voters who may turn up, should the election go ahead," he said.
North Rift Branch Secretary Dr. Ishmael Ayabei noted that their call was primarily for national dialogue, promising that a comprehensive statement would be issued by the union.
"There is need to have dialogue involving everyone so as to move forward together...We still have three days to the election." He said.
Meanwhile, President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday afternoon held a meeting with IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati and they agreed to work together to ensure the Thursday elections are successful.
NASA on the other side has maintained its stance that there will be no elections on Thursday arguing that IEBC has not met their demands, the 'Irreducible maximums'.