Monday, January 16, 2012

PS warns against a phased-out elections



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Ministry of Internal Security Permanent Secretary Francis Kimemia. PHOTO/ FILE
Ministry of Internal Security Permanent Secretary Francis Kimemia. PHOTO/ FILE 
By ERIC WAINAINA rc.wainaina@gmail.com
Posted  Monday, January 16  2012 at  15:53
Internal Security Permanent Secretary Francis Kimemia has warned that a phased out elections, separating the presidential contest from other county elections, could cause chaos in the country.
Mr Kimemia said if the President is elected at an earlier date, he could negatively influence the election of governors and senators and members of parliament and which may lead to chaos.
“Having elections done in two phases is a recipe of chaos. All elections should be held on the same day. The outgoing President should hand over to a full cabinet, Parliament and county government,” Mr Kimemia said in function at Ikinu village in Githunguri.
If a Presidential contest is first held before other elections, he reasoned, the eventual winner may negatively influence subsequent polls in order to have his/ her favourite candidates win at the county level.
The PS also said security agencies will be vigilant against politicians who engage in incitement during the campaigns ahead of the general election.
He said they will guarantee security throughout the campaign period and even during the elections.
“Unite and do your campaigns peacefully but we will not allow warlords to incite people to cause insecurity or chaos,” Mr Kimemia said.

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