Deputy President William Ruto has asked leaders to stop politicizing issues of security along the Kerio Valley.

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Mr Ruto said leaders should work together in confronting insecurity challenges occasioned by banditry and cattle rustling incidents instead of introducing politics into such matters.

Addressing wananchi on Monday at Chesongoch Catholic Church grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet County after inaugurating the first group of 200 newly recruited police reservists, Mr Ruto asked politicians to stop taking the plight of those suffering in an attempt to score cheap political goals.

He said politicising security issues could affect restoration of peace among communities in the region.

“Leaders should take a stand that will help bring peace in this region instead introducing cheap politics into such issues,” said Mr Ruto.

“We should be part of the solution to the insecurity problem in this area and not part of the problem,” added Mr Ruto.

He was accompanied by MPs Kipchumba Murkomen (Elgeyo Marakwet), Aaron Cheruiyot (Kericho), Kangogo Bowen (Marakwet East), William Kisang (Marakwet West), William Cheptumo (Baringo North), Dr Susan Chebet (Women Rep), Governors Alex Tolgos (Elgeyo Marakwet), Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo), Inspector of Police Joseph Boinett and former MP Linah Kilimo.