[President Uhuru Kenyatta during the presentation of his participation papers before IEBC. He was cleared to vie for the August polls.] (Thestar)
President Uhuru Kenyatta has promised to ensure there is peaceful campaigns and election as the country nears the polls.
Speaking on Monday at the KICC when he handed over his papers for clearance to run for the highest office, the president emphasised on the need to ensure there is peace.
"Campaigns started yesterday and will go on until August 5. Sell your policies and best of luck," he said.
"We have no intention to abuse our opponents. Our desires is to sell the policies we have. Peace now, peace during campaigns and peace after the campaign," he added.
He further said that together with his deputy, they will ensure there is free and fair election.
He was cleared by IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati, who after looking at the papers before him gave him a clean bill of health.
"I have reviewed your documents and certify that Uhuru and Ruto will run in August elections," he said.
His clearance paves way for a bruising battle with NASA leader Raila Odinga and his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka, the same team that faced Kenyatta and his deputy in 2013.
Before presenting the papers at KICC, the president held several meet-great stop overs in Nairobi, starting from Embakasi’s Pipeline estate to Muthurwa market.