Homa Bay civil society groups have urged residents to shun political propaganda that may interfere with voter turnout.
The groups including Community Aid Transformation Alliance Group, Homa Bay Bunge La Wenye Nchi and Angaza Movement, want politicians to stop making remarks that may deter people from participating in the election.
Some politicians eyeing elective seats say they will be declared winners by IEBC regardless of the outcome.
They claim they are "friendly" to some unnamed IEBC officials who will announce them as winners.
Michael Kojo of Bunge La Wenye Nchi said the remarks were propaganda meant to scare opponents in the race.
He spoke during their meeting in Homa Bay town on Monday.
“There is no need for politicians to continue peddling information that is likely to discourage others from casting their vote. We urge voters not to be cowed by such propaganda and turn out and vote,” Kojo said.
CATAG representative Zahra Hassan told residents to shun anybody who wants to intimidate them using propaganda.
“It's high time residents separated propaganda from the truth. Let's not be deterred from going to vote because of unwarranted intimidation,” she said.
Hassan challenged women to turn out in large numbers to choose leaders.
“Residents should know that bad leaders are elected by people who do not vote,"she added.
Hassan urged residents to embrace peace during the election.
The civil society groups said they are working closely with security officials to protect women and other vulnerable groups.
Zack Gaya of Angaza Movement urged IEBC officials to demonstrate integrity by conducting credible elections.
"Let all IEBC officials be responsible to enhance credible elections,” he said.
Edited by A.N
