President Uhuru Kenyatta Addresses Nation Ahead of Election
  • 7 years ago
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the nation on Monday, August 7, ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election.Kenyatta said he acknowledged the struggles Kenyans face but is hopeful for “brighter, happier, more prosperous and peaceful days lie ahead for all Kenyans.”More than 180,000 police were deployed across the country in the early hours of Tuesday in face of possible violence and vote rigging.Kenyatta, 55, is seeking a second term in office. His bid is challenged by opposition candidate Raila Odinga, who will make a third attempt at the presidency after failing in 2007 and 2013. Credit: Facebook/Uhuru Kenyatta via Storyful