President Uhuru Kenyatta with his deputy William Ruto. [Photo/zipo.co.ke]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has received another boost as he seeks another term in office.
Speaking on behalf of the matatu and boda boda operators, Matatu Owners Association Chairman Simon Kimutai declared their support for President Kenyatta’s re-election bid.
“We thank you for the reforms you have initiated in the public transport sector that have enabled us to operate with ease and to provide effective services. And we say with one voice as matatu and boda boda operators that the Presidential candidate of our choice is Uhuru Kenyatta,” Mr Kimutati said on Sunday.
To affirm their support to President Kenyatta’s re-election, Mr Kimutai said matatus will provide free transport to the aged and people living with disabilities to enable them to vote on August 8.
Kimutai said the Jubilee administration’s development record, especially in the infrastructure and transport sector is self-evident.
“We are proud of what your administration has done to support our operations. We now have better roads and getting documents required for our transport businesses has been made easier through the digitisation of the systems,” Mr Kimutai said.
Uhuru will face off with is arch political rival, Raila Odinga, on August 8.
The Jubilee Party leader assured the matatu owners that the newly launched Madaraka Express will not affect their business.