Elders from the Rift Valley region have distanced themselves from Kapsaret MP, Oscar Sudi's utterances, directed towards President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Sudi had, last week, claimed that the war against corruption was targeting a secluded group of people.
While addressing journalists on Monday, the elders argued that the lawmaker's attacks did not represent the community's stand and disassociated themselves from him.
“We wish to disassociate ourselves from careless utterances of some elected leaders. Theirs is to undermine the efforts made by the government to fight corruption.
"We urge leaders to respect the institution of the presidency for it is a symbol of national unity,” lamented Yusuf Keitany as reported by Daily Nation.
The elders further expressed their support for the handshake advising leaders to support Uhuru's noble cause aimed at fostering unity.
“If someone stole, they did so as individuals but not on behalf of the community. Insulting the president is not part of our culture as Kalenjins,” stated Julius Chepsoi.
“The coming together has fostered national unity and cohesion among Kenyans and should be supported by all right-thinking Kenyans,” added Timothy Matep.
On Thursday last week, Sudi, while addressing journalists at his home, demanded Uhuru's resignation after accusing his administration of incompetence.
The lawmaker argued that the Jubilee administration had worsened the economy status.
