Deputy President William Ruto has apologised to Kenyans over remarks made by Meru Senator Mithika Linturi in Eldoret last week when he described those opposed to Dr Ruto’s presidential bid as ‘madoadoa’ (stains) whom he said must be ejected.
The deputy president also asked state security agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission as well as the Director of Public Prosecutions to impartially deal with all hate-mongers across the political divide so as to ensure a safe election.
“As we approach the August general election, I want to tell members of my team — the Hustler nation — that all of us must mind our language;, all of must be careful about what we say so that we can unite this country because that is what the United Democratic Alliance believes in,” he said.
Dr Ruto sought to rein on his troops to avoid inflammatory statements in all public meetings as President Uhuru Kenyatta succession politics heats up.
