APATHY

Low voter turnout at Mutomo, Gatundu South

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mama Ngina Kenyatta cast their votes at Mutomo

In Summary

• Gatundu South MP candidate Peter Kibathi said bad weather conditions might have contributed to low numbers.

• Earlier, Uhuru lauded the process, terming it very swift and clear.

Gatundu South MP candidate Peter Kibathi speaks to the media at Mutomo in Gatundu South on Tuesday, August 9.
LOW VOTER TURNOUT: Gatundu South MP candidate Peter Kibathi speaks to the media at Mutomo in Gatundu South on Tuesday, August 9.
Image: AMOS NJAU

Low voter turnout has been witnessed at Mutomo polling station in Gatundu South.

This is where President Uhuru Kenyatta and former first lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta cast their votes.

Gatundu South MP candidate Peter Kibathi said bad weather conditions might have contributed to low numbers.

He said Kenyans should come out and vote for leaders who will transform their lives.

"I would like to congratulate IEBC for doing a good job but the number of voters is very low compared to previous elections," he said.

Kibathi also said voter apathy is witnessed across Mount Kenya region as they lack a presidential candidate.

He further urged leaders vying for elective seats to accept the results once they are announced by the IEBC.

The candidate urged politicians to follow the legal procedures instead of inciting Kenyans against each other.

Earlier, Uhuru lauded the process, terming it very swift and clear.

He also urged Kenyans to maintain peace and order.

Uhuru said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is ready to offer Kenyans a credible exercise.

(Edited by Bilha Makokha)

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