President Uhuru Kenyatta kept his promise and interacted with his fans on Facebook as early indicated, answering questions on various topics.
During the engagement, which was aired live on Kenya Broadcasing Coperation (KBC) and K24, the head of state responded to questions that were sent in advance.
The questions covered the economy, corruption, the upcoming elections, and infrastructure development, and urged his supporters to pray for the nation as we head to the polls.
“We must love one another, and this messages coming this Sunday morning as some of us are in churches, I ask you to make this prayer: That we can live by His word. That we can love one another,” he said.
The address comes on the eve of the presidential debate, which the president will skip as indicated by his team.
He defended his fight against corruption, saying his government has done a lot in the fight, even if it has not been fully won.
“My government is the first one to set up a multiagency plan to deal with corruption,” he said.
“My government is also the first that has made it clear that anyone accused of corruption by appropriate agencies is asked to step aside. As a result, I have lost close friends, ministers.”
“What Kenyans want to see is those accused of corruption taken to court, and convicted if guilty,” he said.
“Without a doubt, those cases that have been concluded and people proved guilty, my government has moved to ensure that those resources from corruption are reclaimed.”
He further urged Kenyans to remain peaceful during and after the general polls, adding that we need the country after the elections.
“I am busy campaigning with the hope that Kenyans will give me a chance to continue with the good work we have done,” he said.
“But if it is the will of Kenyans that another one should do it, I will do everything in my power to hand over power.”
“But my ask for Kenyans, is that you give me an opportunity to go on with the work we have done, to create a peaceful and harmonious Kenya.”
He praised the Kenyan spirit, saying Kenyans had shown that they were keen on democracy and peaceful polls.
“I ask all of us not to resort to violence. Let us use legal means, judicial means, to iron out our issues,” he said.