President Uhuru Kenyatta cast his vote a few minutes to 11 am in Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County.
Uhuru called for calm assuring the nation and the continent that Kenya has maturely gone through a tough time and has proven to be a mature democracy that the rest of the continent can emulate. He decried tribal politics saying the country must remove ethnicity and religion from politics.
Uhuru reiterated that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials must be allowed to do their work.
The president indicated that he was keen to heal the nation but assured to deal firmly with those disturbing peace within the country.
Responding to a journalist, the President has said there is no such thing as majoritarian democracy explaining that the problem in Kenya is tribalism.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has consistently advocated for a departure from tribal politics in Kenya, emphasizing the need for unity and issue-based leadership.
In a notable address after casting his vote in Gatundu South during the 2017 presidential election rerun, he diagnosed tribalism as a core issue hindering the nation’s progress.
He urged Kenyans to move beyond ethnic and religious divisions, advocating for a democracy led by national issues rather than ethnicity.
This call was part of a broader campaign against divisive politics. In June 2017, President Kenyatta warned opposition leaders against propagating tribal politics, highlighting that such practices retard development and perpetuate poverty.
He emphasized that Kenya cannot achieve its development goals unless the nation unites and works together, free from tribal or divisive politics.
Even after his presidency, Kenyatta has continued to advocate for unity and respect among Kenyans.
In 2024, during the consecration and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani at the Embu Diocese, he called for an end to tribal politics, urging for mutual respect between leaders and citizens to foster national harmony.
These consistent messages underscore Kenyatta’s commitment to promoting a more inclusive and cohesive political environment in Kenya.
