The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Mr. Wafula Chebukati has urged all Kenyans to join hands in praying for partners and children of all IEBC employees as the country prepares for the August, 9th General election.
Speaking during a prayer breakfast meeting with members of the clergy and congregants, Mr Chebukati stated that families of IEBC officials suffer during the electioneering period.
He stated, “Behind the scenes for all of us are our families, the ones who suffer silently, you may not know but our wives and children need prayers because in whatever we do, they also have their friends and belong to various groups. They need prayers so that they can stand with us in this journey.”
The seating IEBC chairman spoke during a prayer meeting held at the Bomas of Kenya on Wednesday. He urged members of the clergy and Kenyans to pray for the IEBC team.
He (Chebukati) pointed out that IEBC officials go through a lot of harassment from leaders and supporters, hence the need to pray for them so that they can stand strong and make bold decisions. He noted,
“Please pray for the IEBC staff. Those involved in the national tallying centre, the returning officers in the 47 counties and 290 constituencies, the clerks who will be at polling stations, the presiding officers.”
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