Deputy President William Ruto has condemned the attack on the ODM leader Raila Odinga that happened in Eldoret.
Taking to social media on Friday, April, the deputy president said that every politician has the right to sell their agenda in every part of the country.
“Every politician has the right to sell their agenda in every part of the country. We should listen, evaluate their policies and then decide whom to support.
“Political violence is retrogressive, divisive, and tears down our democracy. We condemn and reject it without reservation.” Ruto tweeted.
The sentiment by the Kenya Kwanza supremo come after the ODM leader experienced hostility during his tour of the North Rift.
Earlier in the day, the ODM leader was forced to prematurely end his political rally in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet after youth started heckling him.
The Azimio la Umoja presidential flag bearer in this year’s General Election who was addressing a political rally in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County faced hostility prompting him to scamper for his safety.
After prematurely ending his Elgeyo Marakwet campaign, the ODM leader proceeded to Uasin Gishu where businessman Jackson Kibor was being laid to rest at.
However, he also faced a hostile reception there as a group of youths pelted stones at his chopper, damaging the screen.
Other Kenya Kwanza leaders joined DP Ruto in condemning the attack on the former prime minister.
“As a team that has suffered violence in Kenol, Kondele, and Embakasi East to name a few, we understand too well the dangers of glorifying and condoning violence.
“We must nip this barbaric behavior in the bud and we must learn to be consistent and bipartisan in our condemnation of such evil acts,” Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen said.
Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago vowed that they will pursue the matter until the perpetrators are all brought to book
