Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has declared her support for President Uhuru Kenyatta after the Head of State faced criticism for his threats against the Supreme Court, saying if she has to cry she will cry just to ensure Kenyatta is re-elected.
Over the weekend, Ms Waiguru stated that she would do anything to ensure Kenyatta is re-elected after the annulment of his election last week.
"We will go back to the grassroots. We will embark on a door to door campaign.
"If we have to pray we will pray if we have to cry we will cry...we must reinstate President Uhuru Kenyatta," she stated.
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Meanwhile, President Kenyatta has been warned by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), East Africa Law Society (EALS) and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) after his threats against the Supreme Court.
LSK President Isaac Okero demanded respect from Mr Kenyatta, saying the Head of State should avoid issuing such threats against the judiciary.
"All the judges acted professionally and that is a position that must be respected. To attack judges and name-call them is undermining the judiciary and threatening the state," stated Okero on Monday during a TV interview.
In Tanzania, EALS Chief Executive Officer Hanningtone Amol echoed similar comments saying Kenyatta crossed boundaries when he attacked the Judiciary.
"He crossed the boundaries of fair criticism and ventured into personal attacks on the judges.
"If not contained, the continued criticism by the agitated Head of State may erode public confidence in the judicial system," he remarked.
COTU boss Francis Atwoli on Sunday also warned the President that his remarks after the Supreme Court's decision to annul his election victory will divide the country.
"I am appealing to His Excellency the President to be a little bit sober.
"He should be himself, stated Atwoli, adding that it was wrong for the Head of State to call the judges crooks.
