President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto address supporters in Marigat town, Baringo County. [Photo| PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), to take a non partisan approach as it dispense its duties.
This follows calls by the Nasa alliance, led by presidential candidate Raila Odinga, his deputy Kalonzo Musyoka, that saw a ballot papers tender for presidential ballot papers, offered to Al Ghurair Printing firm, cancelled.Uhuru warned IEBC that it was not created to serve any individual person, but the country, as per the constitution.“IEBC should know that it was not created to serve Raila or Uhuru or Kalonzo or Ruto among other leaders but it is supposed to serve all the 45 million Kenyans,” Uhuru said, during a rally at Eldama Ravine, Baringo county.He warned that the polls body should ensure it conducts peaceful polls, and not allow any one to interfere with its work.Uhuru also assured Kenyans that the government would ensure peace prevails even as the country gears for August 8, polls, adding that government would not allow anybody to threaten the lives of Kenyans.
He castigated opposition figures over their incessant talk of stolen elections saying their aim is to create fear and despondency among peace loving Kenyans.
“The opposition leader likes creating fear amongst Kenyans by insinuating that election will be rigged thereby inciting his supporters to create violence,” said Uhuru, accompanied by his deputy William Ruto.