Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has asked youths in Mt Kenya region to shun proscribed mungiki sect which he says is being revived by some leaders.

He spoke on Wednesday at his Iruri home in Mathira where he hosted over 8,000 youth for Christmas celebrations.

”I want to urge you to shun this sect we have seen their leader being propped by some politicians and getting some airtime in some media houses, however we will not allow our people to be taken back to old dark days of terror from this group” the DP said, noting that the government will not allow the sect to rear it’s ugly head again since it has good plans for youths.

He also thanked youths for shunning illicit brews saying that this has led to increase in births in the region and revealed the Kenya Kwanza administration has good plans for the Kenyan youth.

“I want to thank you for avoiding illicit brews we are seeing considerable increase in number of births in this region infact walking around this area one can spot young ones on the roads ,before one could hardly spot a toddler since most of you spent their nights in trenches due to drunkenness,” said Gachagua.

”As a government we urge you to be patient we have put in place structures that will create jobs for you in the country and abroad so do not br mislead to join illegal groups,” he added.