President William Ruto has urged leaders to refrain from inciting the youth to violence.

Speaking during an interdenominational prayer service at Cheptais High School in Bungoma County, Ruto underscored the need to prioritize creating opportunities for the youth. "Our young people deserve the best from us, as the government, as parents," said Ruto.

He added; "These young people don't need confrontations or violence; they want job opportunities.

That is what we should be focusing on as leaders instead of inciting them to violence and destruction, which will not solve their problem or that of the country." The president was seemingly responding to his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta who, on Friday, encouraged the youth to fight for their rights boldly.  "The problem with you is that you have become afraid.