Gachagua speaks on Ruto's role in bi-partisan talks

The DP said President Ruto will be focused on reviving the economy.

In Summary
  • He spoke while at KICC where together with the President and other State officials attended Iftar dinner hosted by the Muslim community.
  • Gachagua said he was confident with the selected Kenya Kwanza team to engage in bi-partisan talks and that they will deliver their mandate.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua join Muslim Community for Iftar dinner at KICC on April 11, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua join Muslim Community for Iftar dinner at KICC on April 11, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that his boss will not play any role in the bi-partisan talks.

Speaking on Tuesday evening, the DP said the President will only intervene in the bi-partisan talks if any pressing issue arises.

"Let the politics be done in Parliament. The National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah is equal to the task and when they will need our help, we will intervene," Gachagua said.

As the bi-partisan talks continue, the DP said President Ruto will be focused on reviving the economy.

He spoke while at KICC where together with the President and other State officials attended Iftar dinner hosted by the Muslim community.

Gachagua said he was confident with the selected Kenya Kwanza team to engage in bi-partisan talks and that they will deliver their mandate.

Last week, the Azimio coalition named a seven-team member of those who will engage in bipartisan talks with the government.

They include Nairobi Senator and ODM SG Edwin Sifuna, Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina and Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua.

The other members are MPs Otiende Amollo (Rarieda), David P'Kosing (Pokot South), Millie Odhiambo (Suba North) and Amina Mnyanzi (Malindi).

On the government side, Keynan is among the seven-member team that Kenya Kwanza named to talks part in the talks.

Others include;  Boni Khalwale (Kakamega Senator), George Murugara (MP Tharaka), Esther Okenyuri (Nominated Senator), Mwangi Mutuse (MP Kibwezi West), Lydia Haika (Women Rep Taita Taveta) and  Hillary Sigei (Senator Bomet).

Going further, Gachagua said the government will not allow the destruction of property due to protests.

"The government will not allow anybody to destroy property. If they return to the streets as they are threatening, they will not be able to step into the CBD and business centres such as Eastleigh," he said.

Gachagua vowed that the government was ready to deal with the protests noting that firmer action will be taken against those who destroy property.

Last week Azimio leader Raila Odinga warned that they will have to go back to demos if President William Ruto fails to take them seriously.

Raila said that they are focused on the outcome of the truce and will not be swayed.

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