August 4 a public holiday

Written By:George Kithuka , Posted: Fri, Jul 30, 2010


President Mwai Kibaki Friday declared August 4, the referendum date, a public holiday to allow Kenyans to fully take part at the referendum on the draft law.

Government spokesman Alfred Mutua said President Kibaki has also directed all public servants be released on Tuesday at 3pm local time from their work stations to enable them travel to participate in the voting exercise.

Addressing a press conference, Mutua also urged employers in the private sector to release their workers in good time.

Mutua maintained that the government had beefed up security in all parts of the country during and after referendum and urged Kenyans to turn up in large numbers to exercise their democratic right by casting their votes.