Ruto responds to Raila over 48-hour ultimatum on bipartisan talks
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Ruto responds to Raila over 48-hour ultimatum after Azimio accussed him of being disinterested on bipartisan talks
Ruto responds to Raila over 48-hour ultimatum after Azimio accussed him of being disinterested on bipartisan talks.
On Monday, May 8, Kenya Kwanza’s bipartisan team made an effort to mend fences with their Azimio colleagues after they were accused with harboring self-serving motives.
Ruto through Kakamega Senator, a team member, revealed they were ready to listen to Azimio’s demands, even if it demanded ceding some ground to allow the talks to succeed.
“I beg you, I will use my position responsibly, and we have already resumed the parliamentary bipartisan talks.
“We are ready to agree on anything that will ensure Kenya moves forward,” Khalwale remarked.
Khalwale further assured Raila that they were honest in their agreement to engage in dialogue on issues raised.
“We will continue talking. We respect the Prime Minister and his team and even if they slight us we will not pay back in kind,” the senator stated, calling for civility between the two teams.
Khalwale was, however, irked by the opposition’s claims that the Kenya Kwanza Bipartisan team was unqualified to handle the parliamentary talks.
“Raila claimed that no one on Ruto’s side qualified for the talks. I am a medical doctor from the University of Nairobi. Raila, you are an engineer, but from which university?
“I have practised medicine in Kakamega, Machakos, Kisii, Nairobi and Mombasa. As an engineer (Raila), where have you practised your profession?” the Senator poked holes.
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Response by the Ruto team comes after Raila Odinga had given Kenya Kwanza a 48-hour ultimatum to resume talks lest they (Azimio) pulls out.
Raila had also accused the government of conning them into a temporary truce to allow Ruto welcome high-profile diplomats.
“We know that the real reason Kenya Kwanza agreed on resumption of talks was because they were expecting visitors who were coming into town and they did not want demonstrations at the time,” Raila stated.
The former Prime Minister added that Kenya Kwanza kept raising excuses against convening a meeting after he called off demonstrations.
“Our talks must start on Wednesday, May 10. If they are not ready, we will treat that agreement as cancelled and explore other options available,” Raila gave out a 48-hour ultimatum.
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