Millions of voters will go to the polls in Kenya on Tuesday in an election expected to be a close race between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival Raila Odinga, ABC news reported Tuesday.
More than 180,000 police have been deployed across the country amid fears of election violence and rigging.
The contest has been building for months.
Kenyatta, 55, is seeking a second term in office promising development and unity.
"There is no need for us to fight because of politics, we must love each other like Kenyans," he said.
"Your neighbour is your brother and sister, regardless of where they come from, let us cast our votes, go back home and continue living as we have always done before. As I have said, Kenya will still be there after elections."
Opposition candidate Raila Odinga is hoping to break the electoral drought, after failing to win the presidency in 2007 and 2013.

Source: Mena