President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing locals.Photo/PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself against claims that he plans to use the military to rig the election.
He said such an act will be illegal.
The Head of State said he had taken an oath to defend the Constitution and maintain peace in the country, and would never involve the army in the polls.
He was addressing residents at Kiriari Market in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, on Sunday.
He also dismissed as misguided allegations by the National Super Alliance (Nasa) that the army was being prepared to help rig the elections in favour of the Jubilee Party.
“I have no desire to use the army in ways that could lead to a breach of peace.
"The only duty of the army is to guard our borders and to ensure Kenyans are safe wherever they are. We are looking for votes from the public,” Mr Kenyatta said.