President Uhuru Kenyatta has spoken for the first time since National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga announced that he would contest the presidential election results.
Speaking during a meet-the-people tour of Kenyatta Market, he called on all Kenyans to continue with their normal businesses as the Supreme Court takes up the issue.
“ The judgment will be made and whatever the outcome you should continue peaceful co-existence. It doesn’t matter the outcome, Kenya will still be here. Love one another and live together as brothers,” said President Kenyatta.
He asked Kenyans to maintain peace and co-exist together as citizens of one nation to enable faster development and improved quality of life.
“ Leave us to sort our issues as leaders. Politics should not make you fight. When this market burns down it will not affect one community but all of you.
“I have seen all Kenyans doing business here. In this market, there are Kambas, Merus, Luos, Kikuyus and all Kenyan communities. Please continue living together peacefully. Be your brother's keeper,” he stated.
The same was echoed by Nairobi Governor-elect Mike Sonko who called on city residents to ignore inciters saying the government will firmly and decisively deal with any individual out to destroy the property of others.
“ Leave us as leaders to tackle our political battles but don’t allow any person to incite you into violence. We have seen those who allowed themselves to be incited losing lives while those who instigated them continued enjoying themselves,” said the Governor-elect.
Sonko pledged to deliver faster and improved services to Nairobi residents saying once sworn in, he will start reducing license fees for small-scale traders.
The President divulged he had urged the Governor-elect to ensure he changes the image of Nairobi city by improving on service delivery to the residents.
“ I thank you for voting my friend Sonko, I have asked him to ensure he changes the image of this city. He will sink a bore hole here to ensure constant water services to the traders of this market,” stated Kenyatta.
On Wednesday, Odinga declared that he would file a petition at the Supreme Court insisting he had enough evidence to prove the concluded election had been interfered with.
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