Chebukati Urges Kenyans To Pray For Them And Their Families

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has urged Kenyans to pray for the commission to “stay going” with only five days to the general election.

Chebukati remarked that the commission will be playing a crucial part in the voting process and that it won’t be a stroll in the park for his team during a prayer meeting with clergy on Wednesday.

“We have walked a long journey but with your prayers these five days…for me they look very long…but I believe with your prayers we shall keep going,” said Chebukati.

“Pray for the commission to remain strong and that the decision we make are full of wisdom and acceptable to all. Please pray for the staff of the IEBC and those involved in the voting exercise, they go through alot of harassment. To me they are the real heroes when they perform their duties.”
In the same vein, the head of the IEBC urged Kenyans to pray for the agents’ families.

Despite being hidden, according to Chebukati, their families’ assistance and consolation during these trying times is crucial.

“Behind the scenes for all of us are our families, the ones who suffer silently, you may not know but our wives, children and spouses need prayers because so that they can stand with us in this journey,” Chebukati said.

He also praised the church for the admirable action of uniting the country via prayer, saying that it plays a crucial role in motivating unsatisfied candidates to make use of the legal structures offered and refrain from causing trouble if they fall short in the elections.

“The role of the church is to encourage them to use the mechanism available that is dispute resolution through petitions as opposed to inciting the citizens to violence or other forms of protests,” noted Chebukati noting that there will be 16,000 candidates competing for 1,882 seats in the election.
Chebukati reaffirmed that the commission had resolved all outstanding issues that had been raised in relation to the validity of the voting process.

He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to delivering a smooth voting process.