According to Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho, at least 100,000 police officers will be used to provide security during the August 9 General Election, and the officers will be dispatched to all polling stations to ensure the exercise runs smoothly.
Dr. Kibicho assured Kenyans that the elections will be peaceful while speaking to journalists on Saturday evening at Kathaka Primary School in Kirinyaga County during celebrations to mark the learning institution’s 50th anniversary.
“We are fully prepared for the polls and there will be no chaos,” Dr Kibicho, an alumnus of the school, said.
The Interior PS stated that his ministry will work closely with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure that there are no disruptions during the elections.
He slammed Kenya Kwanza leaders for attacking chiefs while campaigning in the country.
He also denied that the state is using chiefs to campaign for Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga.
“The Kenya Kwanza leaders are attacking chiefs who are doing a good job of overseeing the implementation of government programmes. Chiefs are government officers and they are not drumming up support for anyone and these politicians should stop meddling in their work,” Dr Kibicho said.
He the Kenya Kwanza leaders are sensing defeat.
“The leaders have noted that the ground has changed and majority of voters are now leaning to the Azimio side and that is why they are turning against chiefs to attract sympathy.
He urged Kenyans to vote against “thieves” running for various political positions.
“Some of the leaders who are running for political positions have looted public resources and they have no business to lead. Such leaders should be sent home,” he said.
He reiterated that he will continue with civic education despite opposition from Deputy President William Ruto’s allies.
“I have a responsibility as a civil servant to educate Kenyans on electoral process so that they can make the right choice,” he said.
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