[President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing Kisii professionals. He has moved to consolidate the region's votes.] (Photo/UK/FB)
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday held a meeting with Kisii professionals, as he moves to consolidate his support in the county.
After garnering substantial number of votes in the August polls, the president moved to assure the community that their interests were safe with him as the head of the country.
“Thank you very much for campaigning for us. We know a lot of effort went into the good performance we registered in Kisii and Nyamira even though the election was nullified for reasons we do not agree with,” said the President.
He reiterated that he has no issue with the court ruling that was made by the Supreme Court, further urging the opposition need to accept the court directives same way they accepted the nullification of the election outcome.
“If you celebrated the decision that nullified my election then you have to accept all other things that were said by the judges including the repeat election within 60 days. It was not two rulings but one,” said the President.
He took a swipe at the opposition, whom he accused of trying to dictate terms and conditions for the October 26 elections.
“Elections are not conducted by candidates but by the electoral body. Candidates are supposed to follow rules and that is why I am campaigning and asking Kenyans to vote for me,” said the President.