Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wa has warned leaders against insulting Deputy President William Ruto during Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) rallies.
Speaking on Sunday during a prayer service at Kyumbi Catholic Church in Maanzoni, Machakos County when he accompanied Ruto, the lawmaker said that Ruto deserves respect just like any other leader.
He wondered how such leaders can claim they want to unite the country when they allegedly churn insults in public rallies.
The legislator said that it is high time leaders learned how to tolerate each other's political views for the sake of the unity and economic empowerment of Kenya.
“If BBI was about inclusivity and political tolerance, why can’t we stand contrasting political views?” posed Ichung'wa.
He also asked those who feel like they must talk ill of the DP to wait for 2022.
The lawmaker argued that Ruto deserves respect from all leaders both in Jubilee as well as those in the opposition because of the position he holds.
“Those who want to insult Ruto should wait for 2022 campaigns,” he added.
On his part, Ruto asked leaders not to make him the main issue during the rallies.