President William Ruto has addressed the chaos that was experienced during the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival on Saturday, November 14, in Narok County.
Speaking during a church service in Narok, a day after the incident, President Ruto urged leaders at the heart of the chaos to discourage political violence, warning that disagreements over the gubernatorial seat should not divide communities.
The President specifically appealed to supporters of Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo to remain calm despite their political differences.
"That was not a good picture. I want to ask our brothers, humbly, let us not instigate violence because of politics. I am begging you. Patrick and Gabriel belong to UDA. There is no difference between the two leaders; they are simply seeking votes," Ruto stated.
Ruto noted that both leaders belonged to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that their rivalry should not turn into hostility among supporters.
He further called on residents to embrace peaceful campaigns, reminding them that Narok County had only one gubernatorial seat available.
"Regardless of how much we bicker, there can only be one governor's seat; it cannot be two. If it were possible, we would split it, but we cannot. So let us accept the reality," he added.The President's remarks followed violent confrontations between rival political groups that…
