[PHOTOS] Uhuru narrates how he was insulted in his home town

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday claimed he was insulted at his home town in Gatundu as he called for tolerance and peace during the electioneering period.

He spoke after he attended a church worship service at AIC Pipeline Church in Nairobi County.

The President was expected to officially open the AIC Pipeline Church Education Complex.

The complex which has a current student population of 800 students will upon completion have a capacity of 1,400 students.

President Kenyatta also called for tolerance among ordinary Kenyans and the political class in the run-up to the General Elections.

Addressing a roadside rally after the church service in Pipeline area in Nairobi, Uhuru added that Kenyans should embrace mature politics.

"You saw what happened at my home in Gatundu. They insulted me at my doorstep but I chose to be silent about it," he added.

He cautioned politicians against inciting Kenyans as they hunt for votes.

"Nobody will leave Kenya after elections. We all belong here, so let us go to the elections in peace," he said.

The Head of State urged political leaders to lead by example and promote peace and co-existence among Kenyans.