Deputy President William Ruto chased journalists away from a meeting in Nakuru on Monday to plan his presidential campaign ahead of the election.
The DP was joined by his running mate Rigathi Gachagua, Speaker Justin Muturi, Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika, and a slew of other local leaders.
While speaking to the media, the DP appeared surprised to learn that journalists were present at the meeting.
He paused his speech and directed his security detail to remove all journalists so that they could address “important matters.”
“…Why do we have media houses here? Nani aliwaleta hapa? Nyinyi watu tokeni kwanza bwana ndio tuongee mambo ya maana” Ruto directed.
Ruto was speaking in the Njoro Sub County’s Kenana area, where he was holed up in a closed-door meeting with elders and community leaders.
Before evicting the media, the DP promised peace before, during, and after the August 9 General Elections.
Ruto assured the residents that his alliance was dedicated to peace.
Since 1992, the larger Molo, which has since been divided into four constituencies, has been the epicenter of electoral violence.
It has been divided into four sections: Njoro, Molo, Kuresoi North, and Kuresoi South.
Aside from election violence, the areas have also been affected by inter-ethnic conflicts that have lasted more than three decades, with four communities fighting over water, land, and pasture.
