Kenya’s First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta was among the thousands of Kenyans who braved the Tuesday morning chill to cast her vote at the St Mary\u2019s School.<\/p>\n
Wrapped up in a purple shawl, the First Lady stood in a light drizzle as she waited in line for her turn.<\/p>\n
At their Gatundu home, President Uhuru Kenyatta prepared to cast his ballot at the Mutomo Primary School.<\/p>\n
St Mary\u2019s bears significance for the First family given it is where President Kenyatta went to school and where he met the First Lady\u2019s brother who later introduced the two.<\/p>\n
On Monday, President Kenyatta urged Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to vote and to maintain peace as they do so.<\/p>\n
He also rallied the country to remain united regardless of the vote outcome.<\/p>\n
Tuesday\u2019s vote process kicked off smoothly in most areas but there were some delays witnessed in places such as Donholm where tents and tables were absent.<\/p>\n
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission however assured that it was aware of the challenges and was working to address them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are aware that a few polling stations opened late. We are addressing these concerns. Will ensure that no single voter is disenfranchised.<\/p>\n
–<\/p>\n
Source: Capital News\/Kenya<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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