President William Ruto on Friday, January 26, lost his cool and lectured a section of youth who interrupted Governor Kawira's speech in Meru County with constant chanting.
Trouble began when the Head of State called Governor Kawira to address the gathering in Kiutine, Meru County.
Immediately she began speaking, a section of youth began chanting 'bye bye' towards the Meru Governor.
Seeing that the Governor had a difficult time, President Ruto was forced to intervene and reprimanded the youth for their behaviour.
"Watu wa Kiutine, hii siasa ya makelele mimi sitaki, mambo ya kuja kupiga makelele kwa mkutano mimi sitaki. Sisi tumekuja hapa kupanga maendeleo ya meru.
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"Tabia kama hii sitaki. kwa mkutano ya Rais mimi sitaki watu wa kupiga kelele, hii ni kukosa heshima. Mimi nataka kila kiongozi apatiwe heshima," President Ruto affirmed.
The Head of State cautioned the locals and told them to wait for the next election where they would vote for the leaders they wanted and who had delivered in their roles.
The President affirmed that every leader in Meru County should be respected until the next election.
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