President Kenyatta votes in Gatundu, calls on Kenyans to turn up in large numbers

President Uhuru Kenyatta has cast his vote at Mutomo Primary School polling station in Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County.

The Head of State arrived at the polling station minutes to 10 am.

Former First lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta also casted her vote at the same station minutes before the arrival of President Kenyatta.

Speaking to the press shortly after casting his vote,President Kenyatta expressed confidence that the ongoing voting exercise will run smoothly even as he urged voters to come out in numbers and elect the leaders that form the next government. 

The president, was accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.

"The voting process is smooth, I wasn't in too long and I just hope continues like that throughout the day,' said President Kenyatta.

He also urged Kenyans to come out in large numbers and exercise their right peacefully. He then got to his car and left.