President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday dismissed claims that he had sidelined the North Eastern part of the country in his administration.
Uhuru, who was on a voter registration tour, said his government had taken care of the region's welfare by giving them crucial appointments in government.
In another attempt to reclaim his lost glory in a region that has persistently accused the government of religion profiling, Uhuru said his government was keen to defeat terrorist who'd destabilized peace in the region.
"I have not sidelined any region especially North eastern. I have been working with your leaders closely to spur development in the last four years," he said.
Uhuru added: "The National Assembly Majority Leader comes from this region. You also have the Cabinet Secretaries for Foreign Affairs and Industrialization. I am also determined to ensure this region is secure from external attacks."
During the visit, Uhuru witnessed National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale being jeered by a section of irate youths.
Duale, who also doubles as Garissa Township MP, is expected to face a stiff challenge from Wiper's Farah Maalim in August polls.