President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo/BBC]
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto were among leaders who attended a huge political rally at the historic Kapkatet grounds in Kericho County on Friday, where important political declarations among the Kalenjin community are made.
President Kenyatta thanked leaders from the Kalenjin community for putting aside their differences and work together for the sake of unity and development.
The President told opposition leader Raila Odinga to stop threatening Kenyans on matters pertaining to the next election, saying the election date has been set by IEBC on directions from the Supreme Court.
“Mr Odinga should stop interfering with the work of IEBC because it is Kenyans who will elect their president,” said President Kenyatta.
“He (Mr Odinga) should go and seek votes from Kenyans instead of issuing threats,” added the President.
He told IEBC to stop sideshows and adequately plan for the repeat presidential election on October 17.
“IEBC should stop sideshows and plan for the October 17 elections. Do your job. Prepare yourselves well to allow Kenyans elect the president of their choice in October 17,” said President Kenyatta.
The Head of State told the meeting which was also attended by former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno that teamwork and unity remains key to the success of his reelection campaigns.