Linturi heckled as Meru youths chant pro-Kiraitu, Azimio slogans

Senator Mithika Linturi yet again had a rough time selling his governor seat ambitions in Meru after he was met with resistance staged by a group of rowdy youths.

His campaign activities were brought to a standstill after the youths chanted slogans friendly to incumbent Governor Kiraitu Murungi and Azimio La Umoja led by ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Linturi is a member of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance led by deputy president William Ruto.

He is seeking the Meru governor seat on a UDA party ticket.

Video footage seen by the Star showed the youths chanting the slogans as Linturi watches from the rooftop of his car.

The incident happened on Saturday.

Here is the video of the incident courtesy of Philip Etale:

This is not the first time the Senator is being treated to a rude reception within a month.

On March 6, Linturi while in a campaign meeting was implored to join the Azimio la Umoja.

Video footage of the incident showed the MP struggling to address Meru residents who were chanting pro-Azimio La Umoja slogans.

At one instance, a resident was heard urging him to quit Kenya Kwanza first before seeking their votes.

Incidents of heckling in rallies are not new in Kenya; some are staged by opponents while some are a show of disapproval to the candidate seeking an elective seat.

 Kenyans have however been urged to maintain decorum in rallies and if they feel they don't support a particular candidate, they should keep off his or her rallies rather than staging violence or heckling.