NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – President William Ruto has urged Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo to rein in their supporters following chaotic scenes at the Maa Cultural and Tourism Celebrations on Saturday.
Speaking during a church service in Narok on Sunday, Ruto expressed concern over the disruption at the cultural event, noting that both leaders were members of his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
The President appealed to the two politicians to contain political tensions and ensure their supporters do not turn their differences into confrontations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“What we saw yesterday was a very bad picture. Both leaders are members of the UDA party. I want to urge you to calm down your supporters so that we can have a peaceful election,” Ruto said.
The Head of State cautioned that political competition should not degenerate into violence, pointing out that the contest for the Narok gubernatorial seat would ultimately produce only one winner.
“Even if we fight, the seat of the Governor of Narok will only go to one person. Let us ensure that we compete in a fair way ahead of the next election.”
The remarks follow confrontations involving supporters allied to Ntutu and Tongoyo during the Maa cultural celebrations, highlighting growing political competition within UDA in Narok.
