President Uhuru Kenyatta wants police to increase security for presidential candidates and the IEBC staff ahead of the polls.
Speaking on Tuesday when he took his campaigns to Uasin Gishu, Kenyatta said protecting candidates and the officials was fundamental at this stage.
His remarks came a day after an IEBC official was murdered and his body dumped in a forest in Kiambu on Sunday.
He further promised Kenyans of their security, saying his government would ensure all Kenyans are safe.
“I ask police to increase security for all presidential candidates, their running mates and IEBC staff to continue with their activities without any fear,” said President Kenyatta.
“I want to assure Kenyans that the Government will deal with those inciting and threatening wananchi in any part of the country especially now that the country was preparing to take part in the General Election,” added Kenyatta.
He urged Kenyans to turn out in large numbers and vote wisely for the Jubilee Party during the elections set for Tuesday next week so that the Government can continue on the path of prosperity and development.
Kenyatta promised Kenyans of a better second term if elected, saying he had laid the foundation for a better future for the country.