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President Kenyatta Urge Embu Residents to Register as Voters in Large Numbers



President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the people of Embu County to register as voters in large numbers. Speaking in Siakago on January 26, the president told the residents to get their votes within the remaining two weeks so that they can participate in the August 8 elections.


President Uhuru Kenyatta address a gathering in Embu County
 The president noted that it is the obligation of every eligible Kenyan to register as a voter because that’s the only way to ensure that the country has the right leaders.

The president called on the residents of the county to prepare to vote not just for the President, but for MCAs and governor as well.

President Kenyatta toured the four sub-counties of Embu addressing gatherings at different markets including Runyenjes, Mutunduri and Ugweri markets. He concluded his tour of the county by addressing a large gathering at Embu Town. He also inspected voter registration centers.

The President’s visit of the county was part of his drive to mobilize eligible Kenyans to register as voters. Earlier, the president visited other counties including Meru County, Kirinyaga County, Laikipia County, Nyeri County, Garisa County, and Samburu County.

The President will also be visiting Marsabit County and Tharaka Nithi County today.

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