President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that the 2017 elections will be decided by Kenyan voters and not by external powers who are angling to impose leaders on the country.
The President said that he has fulfilled the mandate Kenyans gave him and believes he has earned their trust and support.
President Kenyatta, who spoke when he led Kenyans during this year’s Jamhuri Day Celebrations at the Nyayo National Stadium, exuded confidence that he will win the 2017 presidential election following his development record since assuming office in 2013.
Uhuru said he will accept the results of the August 8 vote and called on aspirants to maintain peace during campaigns.
"I believe I have earned the support of Kenyans and that next year, they will give me a second and final term in an open and transparent election," he said.
"But the choice is theirs. Not divisive politicians, external powers, the ICC or paid protesters," Uhuru said.
"I will accept the choice of Kenyans in all humility, and give my congratulations, and my full co-operation, to the man or woman of their choice," the president added.