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Samwel Kumba
4 August 2010
Nairobi — Most leaders from both camps voted in their respective constituencies between 8am and 11.30am, with the majority retreating to their homes afterwards.
President Kibaki was at Munaini Primary School in his Othaya constituency, where he cast his vote at 11.11am.
He then went on a tour of the constituency before leaving for State House, Nairobi. The First Lady Lucy Kibaki also voted at the same venue at 1.30pm.
Prime Minister Raila Odinga cast his vote at Old Kibera Primary School in his Lang'ata constituency. His wife, Mrs Ida Odinga, accompanied him and voted at the same venue.
Mr Odinga, who was optimistic that Kenyans would ratify the proposed constitution, then proceeded to the Catholic Parochial Primary School polling station in the city centre.
Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka was at Tseikuru Primary School in his Mwingi North constituency, where he expressed confidence that the 'Yes' camp would win after he cast his vote.
The VP, who was in the company of his father, Mr Musyoka Mailu, said the government would engage church leaders in a post-referendum consultative forum to foster reconciliation in the country. He went home after voting.
Former president Daniel arap Moi voted at Moi Primary School in Kabarak in Nakuru.
Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta cast his vote at 8am in his Gatundu South constituency. He voted at Mutomo Primary School, from where he proceeded to his home. He was confident that the 'Yes' side was going to win.
At the Catholic Parochial Primary School in Starehe constituency, John Cardinal Njue cast his ballot at 9am. He appealed to other voters to exercise their right in a peaceful manner.
The Cardinal further urged them to maintain tranquillity after the referendum "whatever the outcome". He later proceeded to the basilica offices.
Higher Education minister William Ruto cast his vote at Kosachei Primary School in Eldoret North while Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi voted in Sabatia.
MP Martha Karua cast her ballot in Gichugu. They were all confident that their respective sides would win.
