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Youths criticise Deputy President William Ruto over plans to disband United Republican Party without consultation

Deputy President William Ruto (left) with Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto has been criticized by youths in the South Rift region over calls to disband the United Republican Party (URP) ahead of the 2017 general election.

Ruto was asked to be a symbol of unity in the politics of Rift Valley region and widely consult the party members and officials on the matter instead of making unilateral decisions that had far reaching implications.

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