Pokot and Kalenjin elders have threatened to curse leaders who are using the youth to cause chaos in the county ahead of the 2017 general election.
The elders said some leaders in the county had sensed defeat and were using the youth to create tension in the region and to gain their selfish political interests.
The move comes three days after Kanu supporters held demonstrations against Deputy President William Ruto, claiming that he abused the community.
Led by West Pokot council of elders chairperson John Mwok, they said they will not accept to witness political leaders from the region using the youth to cause tension and destroy property.
“Leaders should trade their tools well. We don’t want to see any bloodshed in this region,” said Mwok.
Mwok urged all elected leaders from the region to unite and portray a good picture that can be admired by the youth.
He asked the leaders to execute their constitutional mandate as stipulated instead of engaging in unhealthy politics that will ruin development.
“Peace has been maintained within our borders and right now we want to focus on developing our county. We shall not accept few leaders to create tension within our county,” he said.
Kalenjin council of elders chair person James Lukwo said they will not endorse any leader to vie for any political seat if he is out to divide the residents.
“Peace has been maintained within our borders and right now we want to focus on developing our County. We shall not accept few leaders to create tension within our county,” he said.