Residents protest Deputy President William Ruto's choice of new varsity location

Seretunin residents demonstrating in Kabarnet Town, Baringo County on October 26, 2016 protesting over DP Wiliam Ruto's sentiments that Baringo Technical College would be converted to Baringo University but moved to another venue. (PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH/ STANDARD)

Wrangles surrounding the establishment of the first ever public university in Baringo have taken a new twist, weeks after Deputy President William Ruto proposed another venue.

Mr Ruto said the Government's decision was that Baringo Technical Institute would be converted into a university then relocated, which has angered local residents.