Kenyans line up to vote on August 8, 2017. [Photo/Citizen TV]
The government will ensure Kenyans participate in the October 17 presidential polls peacefully, Deputy President William Ruto has said.
Mr Ruto said although the government would do its bit to provide security, he asked Kenyans to be peaceful while electing the president of their choice.
The Deputy President said proper security mechanisms have been put in place to ensure Kenyans voted peacefully.
“The government will ensure the people participate in electing the president of their choice once again without any fear,” said Mr Ruto on Sunday during a church service in Machakos.
“We will make sure that nothing interferes with the people of Kenya in exercising their democratic rights in an organized and peaceful manner,” he added.
Present were Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, MPs Victor Munyaka (Machakos Town), Rachel Nyamai (Kitui South), Vincent Musyoka (Mwala), Fabian Muli (Kangundo), Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), Kimani Ichungwa (Kikuyu) and former Kilome MP Regina Ndambuki.
The Deputy President, at the same time, assured Kenyans that the 1.5 million form four and standard eight candidates will do their examinations as planned.
Mr Ruto told leaders to be mindful of students and not interfere with the examinations calendar.
“We should not put personal interests higher in our goals than our children’s life,” said Mr Ruto.