President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday evening addressed his community through Kikuyu radio and TV stations just a day before Kenyans cast their votes.
The president who observed the campaign rules and timelines avoided mentioning names of those going to contest especially in the presidential elections but urged his community to make wise choices adding that they are aware of whom he wants to succeed him.
“I do not want to campaign because that period is over, but you all know where my stand is. I am for the person looking after the welfare of the people, not his own selfish interests,” he said.
The head of state mentioned some of his achievements and regrets during his reign as well as his expectations of the incoming government, adding that his biggest regret is the failure of BBI.
He however noted the role that the handshake played in the two terms he has been in office as president. He further gave details on how Raila Odinga landed a job at the African Union. Raila was appointed as the High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa in October 2018, just months after the handshake.
“In 2017, we had another election, and the tension came back and all of you, especially those living in Nairobi, remember how it was. I decided just like I did in 2013, I will shake hands with these people and the tension went down and the country resumed a state of calmness,”
“Through my own means I talked to the African Union, and they gave some people jobs and we have been peaceful. All I am proud of is that I managed to maintain peace till the last minute at 6pm, Saturday evening. Now it’s up to the IEBC to take us forward.” President Kenyatta said.
He also assured his community that he was not going anywhere but was only changing jobs and his place of residence.
“I am not going anywhere. It is this seat that I am leaving for another person. My word to you is, do not accept to be divided. If we were to all agree in one voice and remain united, we shall go far. We are going nowhere, we will still be working together, there is a lot of work to be done. I have only left one job and I’m going to start another one, “he said.
“I’m still Kenyan. I am only changing my address. We shall continue being together as you know the elders may wake up tomorrow and send me to do or solve something,” the president added.
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