Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the renewed bipartisan talks but reiterated that the talks will not be about a handshake or sharing of government.
He said the talks will solely focus on important issues in the country.
"We have allowed our people like Kimani Ichung'wah and Aaron Cheruiyot to talk to Azimio people over issues which they will tell us," Gachagua said.
He made the remarks in Eldoret town on Tuesday, after presiding over the launch of the construction of a new road in the area.
Gachagua said the Opposition has no other option but to engage in the bipartisan talks because they had no chance to go back to the streets for demonstrations which were now unacceptable.
"We have now closed all roads for them and they cannot go back for protests," the DP said.
He said President William Ruto and his team were busy dealing with important issues concerning development in the country.
Cheruiyot said as member of the talks team, he had ensured the password to the meetings was first the recognition of President Ruto by the Azimio side.
He said he would also ensure there are no talks on anything to do with a possible handshake.
"We are asking wananchi not to worry because we know what we are doing in the talks," Cheruiyot said.
Gachagua said all Kenyans are welcome to join the government and participate in developing the country.
He was with Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, Senator Jackson Mandago and some area MPs.
