Deputy President (DP) William Ruto has asked youths in the country not to be used by politicians for their selfish gains.
Speaking in Turkana when he attended the annual Tubong’u Lore fete on Thursday, Ruto reminded youths to focus on things that matter in their lives.
The DP said youths have the capacity to transform their lives if they stand up, and do the right thing.
“Your responsibility is not to blindly follow politicians or chant their funny political slogans while you are getting nothing in return. You need to all wake-up and pursue that what is important in your life; advance your careers and avoid divisive politics from politicians who are only after their own political gain,’’ Ruto said as quoted by Capital FM.
Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, who was also present at the event, asked leaders not to take Ruto's presidential bid for granted.
"Those who take you for granted and think that you do not matter are very wrong. Yes. They are very wrong, and I can say that boldly because I am a constitutional, political analyst and a politician for that matter. I know your capability,” Kibwana said as quoted by Capital.