President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function. (Photo/The Star.co.ke)
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto camped in Kitui where they asked the resident to turn out in large numbers to re-elect them.
Uhuru said that he deserves another term in office because he has initiated different projects in the country since he took over power. The head of state also thanked the residents for turning out to vote for him in August despite his win having been nullified by the Supreme court.
"We thank you for the little votes you gave us but we appeal that in the repeat election consider us," the President said, as quoted by The Star.
He also asked the supporters of the opposition to conduct peaceful protests as they seek for an action to be taken against Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO Ezra Chiloba and other officials thought to have had a hand in the nullification of the August exercise.
Uhuru also said that it is not mandatory for the residents to take part in the exercise, adding that he is confident of a win during the rerun.
"It is not a must for them to vote. We have so many Kenyans who do not have IDs and that have not stopped an election from happening."