[Wajir residents welcomed the First Lady with colourful songs and dance showcasing their rich cultural heritage.] [Photo/@FirstLadyKenya]
Kenya's First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Wednesday appealed to the residents North Eastern region to re-elect President Uhuru Kenyatta in the forthcoming October 26 repeat presidential election.Addressing hundreds of women from Wajir, Garissa and Mandera during a function at Wajir County Commissioner’s Residence grounds which was organised by the Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO).
Mrs. Kenyatta thanked the residents for voting overwhelmingly for Jubilee party and President Kenyatta during the August 8 elections.She also urged the locals to remain committed to President Uhuru Kenyatta and vote for him in large numbers as they did on August 8 polls.“And so today, I have also to ask you to remain committed to Uhuru Kenyatta just as you were committed to him on August 8th," said Mrs. Kenyatta.In the last presidential poll which was nullified by the Supreme Court, Uhuru garnered 61,199 votes-representing 51.20 per cent of the total votes cast.“I ask you to re-confirm your choice for Uhuru Kenyatta as your President – your President who cares and your President who has promised to work harder over the next five years to bring transformation and development to all Kenyans”, the First Lady added.Margaret further requested the women-and residents of Wajir in general-to be peace warriors, not only for the community, but the entire nation.”So that on October 26th, when you come out to vote for Uhuru Kenyatta as your President, no blood will be shed, no life will be lost and no homes will be destroyed” ,she said.
The First Lady further noted Uhuru's government is determined to sink more boreholes and build more dams in water-deficient regions to ease the burden on women walking many miles looking for water in the region.