[President uhuru Kenyatta in a past swearing-in ceremony. He says he will be president of all Kenyans. Photo/Nation]
President Uhuru Kenyatta maintains that he remains president of all despite opposition leader Raila Odinga's decision to boycott presidential repeat poll.
Over 25 constituencies boycotted elections with millions of other NASA supporters chosing to stay away from polling centers.
But in a defiant speech at Kasarani on Tuesday, Uhuru said he will ensure national unity prevails once he reports to office.
"I want to thank those who voted for me and those who didn't. It was your democratic right we thank you for that.
"I will remain president of all and we shall work for all. It was their right to keep off polling centers but that will not deter me from doing my job," he said.
Uhuru, whose term will expire in 2022, is forcing resilient opposition from Odinga, who maintains that he was not legitimately elected.
Both the US and UK have been calling for dialogue between the two protagonists with sources claiming that Uhuru is keen to invite the opposition team to table for dialogue.
Over 40 delegations from foreign countries made entry to Kasarani,, even though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have kept off due to security reasons.