Succession politics in Narok has been identified as the key plank in the violence that has rocked the region pitting members of two communities.
The DP today during the launch of Universal Health Care in the area has touched on the Narok clashes urging men to stop dividing people.
“There is no need of dividing people along tribal lines, that is the highest level of idiocy. Politics of impunity should end,” Ruto said.
Ruto said the Opposition is now working with the government, therefore, politics of ethnicity and hate should stop.
Succession politics, eviction of 9,000 families settled in Mau Forest, clashes brought about by land disputes and cattle rustling incidents are some of the myriad issues hampering peace efforts in Narok South Sub-County.
Tension has been brewing in the region since the government started evicting settlers in the forest, and another 40,000 are expected to be kicked out as the government finalises on logistical issues surrounding the operation.
The killing of a 42-year-old herder sparked off attacks and counter-attacks in what has exposed the underlying current and historical issues affecting the region.
Narok Governor Samwel Tunai held a closed-door meeting with a section of leaders from some of the affected areas in his office, where a raft of measures were discussed and proposals put on the table.
The DP warned public servants not to take part tribal clashes and should instead create harmony.
Ruto later conducted a goat auction to raise funds for the Universal Health Care programme.
The DP also unveiled a CT scan centre at the Narok County Referral Hospital.
The DP said those worrying about 2022 should stop since the next election is many years away.
“Stop 2022 anxiety, when the time comes we will compete. When the time comes we will do the exam and those who pass will to continue with work and those who fail let them go home,” Ruto said.
“Why are they worried? When we get there we shall battle it out.”
Ruto said many people are uneasy with him traversing the country on a development agenda, yet he has a job to do as a DP.
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