- President Uhuru Kenyatta has written an emotional letter to Kenyans ahead of the repeat election on October 26
- In the letter, Uhuru urged Kenyans to turn out and vote for him during the election
- The president said Kenyans are tired of the political uncertainty and noted that the economy has suffered as a result
President Uhuru Kenyatta's determination to get re-elected has once again come out in a letter he has written to Kenyans asking them to vote for him on October 26.
In the letter, Uhuru has called on Kenyans to come out and vote in the fresh election as ordered by the Supreme Court that annulled his win in the August 8 General Election.
Uhuru admits that currently there is tension and uncertainty in the country caused by the hardline stances adopted by him and his rival Raila Odinga.
Uhuru has called on Kenyans to come out and vote for him on October 26 Photo: Facebook/Uhuru Kenyatta
"In the weeks and months that followed the ruling, our peaceful co-existence and democracy have both been tested to the limit, and ultimately as a nation we have emerged victorious... I thank you for being your brother's and sister's keeper," Uhuru said.
The president said the political uncertainty in the country has adversely affected the economy of Kenya. He says this situation is wanting.
"Our current situation is not helping us. Things are slowing down. The economy is starting to take a hit. There is anxiety and uncertainty in the air. We are all feeling it, whether you are from the north, south, east or west of the country," Uhuru admitted.
His letter which is being circulated in matatus and other places in the country comes after the opposition NASA declaredthere will be no election on October 26.
NASA has called for mass protests on the election day as they are keen to stop the election from happening.
Raila has withdrawn from the race as he feels the election will not fair and credible.
Meanwhile, electoral body IEBC is facing a storm of its own. Commissioner Roselyne Akombe resigned on Wednesday, October 18, saying the commission cannot guarantee Kenyans a credible election.
Her resignation was followed by a hard-hitting statement from chairman Wafula Chebukati who threatened to resign if the demands he put across are not met.
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