The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned politicians and political parties against campaigning after the gazetted period lapsed Saturday, August 6 at 6.00pm.
IEBC through a statement, stated that any acts of political campaigns outside this period would amount to a breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
Moreover, the commission directed that, politicians should now prepare themselves for the general election on Tuesday, next week.
Furthermore, Presidential aspirants William Ruto and his main competitor Raila Odinga held their final campaign rallies at the Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia respectively on Saturday, August 6 in a last ditch effort to woo voters.
Moreover, the two presidential big wigs both vowed to revive the country’s troubled economy if elected.
Nonetheless, DP Ruto and Odinga, who enjoys support from president Uhuru Kenyatta are both eyeing and hopeful to be the country’s president.
Previous polls have been marred by violence including inter-ethnic clashes and continue to cast a dark shadow over the country.
Likewise, 22.1 million voters are expected to choose the next president, as well as senators, governors, lawmakers, woman representatives and county officials.
Besides, the battle for votes has been dominated by mud-slinging, tit-for-tat claims of rigging and a freebie bonanza for supporters, who have been showered with umbrellas, groceries and cash for attending rallies.
After months of hectic campaigning across the country, Raila Odinga and William Ruto the two staged their final rallies in Nairobi, addressing thousands of flag-waving supporters.
The former prime minister, pledged to transform the multi-ethnic country into a land “of hope and opportunity, a Kenya not for individual tribes, but one big Kenya tribe”.
Similarly, Deputy President Ruto said his government would tackle inflation and create jobs, vowing: “We are going to have a nation that leaves no Kenyan behind.”
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Nonetheless, with lawyers David Mwaura and George Wajackoyah also in the fray, speculation has mounted that Kenya may see its first presidential run-off, sparking worries that a disputed result could lead to street violence.