Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to safeguard the integrity of the August 9 election citing a ploy to interfere with presidential polls.

Speaking to supporters after officially opening the Kiaumbui dispensary, the outspoken governor opined that it was the commission’s responsibility to ensure free and fair elections so as to guarantee a peaceful transition.

“We have heard of plans set to rig the elections, we as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) know we will be voting for Deputy President William Ruto as our 5th President, we are asking IEBC to ensure a free and fair election,” she said.

She additionally stated that Mt. Kenya is behind UDA presidential candidate William Ruto adding that no amount of intimidation or blackmail will change the mind of the people.

Waiguru advocates for peaceful campaigns

While cautioning supporters against indulging in violence, Waiguru pledged to carry out peaceful campaigns ahead of the August polls.

The controversial governor also urged the Kirinyaga voters to reject candidates with no meaningful agendas noting that some candidates who had no track record for development were selling empty promises.

“The gubernatorial race is not a beauty contest; we have a proven track record. For us, we have an elaborate development agenda on how to move Kirinyaga forward, our opponents have nothing,” the governor said.

At the same time, the county boss who is defending her gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket exuded confidence stating that she was ready to contest with the other seven candidates cleared by IEBC.