President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to re-elect him during the forthcoming elections to serve his last term in office and complete what he has started.
"My reason for running (for presidency) is to complete the works that we have started with great energy, and to ensure that this nation can continue to rise in the world," he said.
In his end of year address to the nation, the President said Kenya is faced with serious challenges which the government is ready to overcome.
"There are too few jobs for our young people who have become even more educated. Too many families are suffering from alcoholism among fathers and sons; it is why I have enhanced efforts to eliminate illegal liquors," said Uhuru.
Uhuru said his government has made great strides in ensuring that devolution, even though challenging, has succeeded.
"I undertaken devolution faster and more comprehensively than almost any country that has undertaken it in the last century," he remarked.
He also noted that Kenya's economy has continued to grow despite the world being on recession.
"We are a country on the move, and I am proud that the efforts of my administration have had a lot to do with this advanced stature and achievement," said the President.
The Head of State noted that the country has made strong investments in health sector but there are still still challenges which must be solved.
"I have seen the suffering of patients as doctors go on strike. My administration is still working hard to arrive at a workable solution with the doctors," he said.
He said he is optimistic that Kenyans will give him another chance to serve the country as his government has proved it is capable.
"I am proud of my administration’s record. In August, I know it will be clear to most Kenyans that we have managed to do more than any previous administration," he added.