Call elections this year, Kibaki and Raila told

• Vice-President says polls can still be held this year, while Cotu boss threatens an uprising and leaders across the country call on the two principals to read the mood of the people

“Kenyans need to go by the High court ruling and await the date for the general elections instead of politicking at the expense of development,” said Dr Kosgei.

Reformed Church of East Africa (RCEA) Secretary General Rev Samson Akoru said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) should be given mandate to decide on the election date.

“The IEBC should be given powers to decide on when it is adequately prepared to carry out fair and democratic elections,” said Rev Akoru.

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Executive Officer Benjamin Cheboi wanted Kenyans to be told the date for the next general election in advance.

“It is the constitutional right for the electorates to be told when to go for the next general election so that they can make independent decision on their new leaders,” said Mr Cheboi.

Roads assistant Minister Lee Kinyanjui appealed to the two principals to consider fixing the general election date for December.

Seventh Day Adventist Nyamira Conference Executive Director, Dr Pastor Shem Ngoko, also asked the President and Prime Minister to dissolve the coalition government to pave the way for the general election this year.

In Nyeri, leaders were divided over the election date. Nyeri County Council Chairman Wachira Keen said the two principals should let the life of the current parliament run to its conclusion.

However, Mr James Mugo of the Futa Magendo Action Network said elections should be called before the end of the year.

Reports by Elisha Otieno, Otieno Owida, Henry Nyarora, John Shilitsa, Charles Mwaniki, Benson Amadala, Barnabas Bii, Simon Siele, Timothy Kemei, Tom Matoke and Wycliffe Kipsang