President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto have urged Kenyans to maintain peace before, during and after the August 8 General Election in honour of the late Interior CS Joseph Nkaissery.
Speaking during the memorial service of the former CS, the duo urged Kenyans to ensure they remain peaceful.
“It doesn’t matter who wins the next election, but the future of our people, the prosperity of our nation and the togetherness and unity that comes with all of us calling ourselves citizens of this great nation of Kenya,” Uhuru said.
“If we are led by love and passion for Kenya and our desire to make a difference for the betterment of our people and nation, we should never ever contemplate anything but peace,” Uhuru said.
Ruto echoed the words of the head of state, saying Kenyans should give the old man a befitting send off by remaining peaceful.
“It was his [Nkaissery’s] wish and passion that we conduct a peaceful election. Dear Kenyans, let us give it to him and have a peaceful election,” he said.
The service was attended by NASA co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka, Cabinet Secretaries, former and serving senior military officials, MPs and other top government dignitaries.