Isaac Ruto urges youth to shun violence during campaigns

Bomet governor Isaac Ruto waves to Internally displaced persons (IDPs) who were displaced for the construction of Itare Dam in Kuresoi North,Nakuru county on June 9,2017.Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard

Governor Isaac Ruto has urged local residents not to disrupt political rallies of aspirants who do not subscribe to their parties' policies and manifestoes.

He said for the sake of peace, it was important for the residents to keep off rallies of their political nemesis instead of attending only to invite mayhem.

The Governor said it was important for Kenyans to uphold peace at all times.