President Uhuru Kenyatta answers questions from the public through Facebook Live at State House, Nairobi on Sunday July 23, 2017. [Photo: PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to embrace peace as the country gears towards the general elections slated for August 8.
Speaking on Sunday when he held a live online conversation with Kenyans, Uhuru called on peaceful coexistence among citizens saying the election is not a matter of life and death.
“Elections will come and go but the most important factor are the Kenyan people. Let’s embrace peace and brotherhood because violence never resolves anything,” he said.
The Head of State added: "It is our responsibility to safe guard each other by not committing to violence but by using constitutional, legal and judicial means to air grievances."
The Jubilee Party candidate further urged Kenyans to support his reelection bid saying his government will continue to invest heavily in various sectors of the country's economy in order to improve citizens' livelihoods.
“My action plan will transform the progress we have made over the last four years, into real benefits for all Kenyans. Over the next five years, my government will create 6.5 million extra quality jobs, especially for the youth,” the President said.