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IN PICTURES: Politicians, Top Govt Officials Cast Their Votes

DP William Ruto casts his vote at Kosachei Primary School in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County.
DP William Ruto casts his vote at Kosachei Primary School in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County.
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As Kenyans queued to elect their next leaders, several politicians and government officials were among the early birds to cast their votes.

Among seasoned politicians to cast their ballots early were Deputy President William Ruto and Azimio la Umoja's presidential running mate Martha Karua.

The two cast their votes minutes after 7am, asking Kenyans to join them in executing their civic duties.

Azimio Running mate Martha Karua casts her vote at Mugumo Primary School in Gichugu constituency.
Azimio Running mate Martha Karua casts her vote at Mugumo Primary School in Gichugu constituency.
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his wife Ida Odinga cast their vote minutes past 10 am in Kibra constituency.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga casting his vote in Kibra Constituency on August 9, 2022.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga casting his vote in Kibra Constituency on August 9, 2022.
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On the other hand, President Uhuru Kenyatta in the company of First Lady Margaret Kenyatta cast their vote in Kiambu County a few minutes to 10 am.

President Uhuru Kenyatta casting his vote in Kiambu County on August 9, 2022.
President Uhuru Kenyatta casting his vote in Kiambu County on August 9, 2022.
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First Lady Margaret Kenyatta casting her vote at St Mary's School in Lavington, Nairobi County.
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta casting her vote at St Mary's School in Lavington, Nairobi County.
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Other officials who streamed into various polling stations to cast their vote include Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang'i, in Nyamira county and his Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho who cast his vote in Ndia constituency, Kirinyaga county.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i casting his vote in Nyamira County.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i casting his vote in Nyamira County.
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CS Keriako Tobiko holding ballot papers at a polling Station in Kajiado County on August 9, 2022.
CS Keriako Tobiko holding ballot papers at a polling Station in Kajiado County on August 9, 2022.
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Also, among the first to cast his vote in Nyeri county was Ruto's running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, who was accompanied by his wife Dorcas Rigathi.

Mathira Member of Parliament Rigaathi Gachagua casting his vote in Nyeri county on August 9, 2022.
Mathira Member of Parliament Rigaathi Gachagua casting his vote in Nyeri county on August 9, 2022.
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Rachel Ruto being identified by IEBC officials in Uasin Gishu county on August 9, 2022.
Rachel Ruto being identified by IEBC officials in Uasin Gishu county on August 9, 2022.
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Other leaders who were pictured queuing to exercise their democratic rights include President Uhuru Kenyatta's mother- Mama Ngina Kenyatta, Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka and Ford Kenya Party leader Moses Wetangula.

Mama Ngina Kenyatta casting her vote in Gatundu South on August 9, 2022.
Mama Ngina Kenyatta casting her vote in Gatundu South on August 9, 2022.
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Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika posing for a photo after casting her vote in Nakuru County on August 9, 2022.
Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika posing for a photo after casting her vote in Nakuru County on August 9, 2022.
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Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula in line to cast his vote in Bungoma county during the August 9 polls.
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula in line to cast his vote in Bungoma county during the August 9 polls.
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Deputy President William Ruto casting his vote in Uasin Gishu County on August 9, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto casting his vote in Uasin Gishu County on August 9, 2022.
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