Caption: Addressing the crowd, President Kenyatta thanked the people of Kisumu for giving him a heroic welcome and hosting the children of Kenya who converged in Kisumu for the music festival. PHOTO/PSCUPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to return to Kisumu in May on a vote-hunting mission after today’s visit.
Uhuru received a rousing welcome from thousands of Kisumu residents who lined up the road from the airport to the Kisumu State Lodge to greet him amid tight security.
Addressing the residents of the lakeside city, President Kenyatta thanked for them the warm welcome and for hosting the National Drama of Festival the climax of which is the festival’s State Concert that he will preside over.
A large crowd gathering along Oginga Odinga Street slowed down the President’s convoy and he opted to address the public before being driven to State Lodge to attend Kenya Music Festival gala.
Addressing the crowd, President Kenyatta thanked the people of Kisumu for giving him a heroic welcome and hosting the children of Kenya who converged in Kisumu for the music festival.
He explained that he came specifically for the music festival but promised to return to hunt for votes in the region as the country heads to the polls.
As the country gears towards the campaigns for the 8 August 2017 elections, the President urged Kenyans to uphold peace during the election process.
He especially asked the youth to guard against being exploited by politicians to cause chaos.
“Do not allow yourselves to be used by politicians who will dump you once they have achieved their political goals,” President Kenyatta said.
The Head of State pointed out that every Kenyan had a right to vote and to choose their leaders, emphasizing the importance of peace and unity throughout the election process.
“It does not matter whether you are a Kamba, a Luo, Kikuyu or any other tribe, what is important is that we are all Kenyans,” said the President.