- Kalonzo expressed his dissatisfaction with the planned bipartisan talks stating the government is not taking them seriously.
- Kitui Governor, on his side, urged for peace talks to end the stalemate between the government and the opposition
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has maintained that the IEBC must open the servers for the 2022 Presidential election results.
Speaking at the Katuka area of Mumoni in Mwingi North during a memorial service of the late John Kanani, father to Kitui's Deputy Governor, Kalonzo emphasized that Raila Odinga won the elections and he should be given what rightfully belongs to him.
"It is evident and obvious that Raila and Martha won the elections," he said.
Kalonzo expressed his dissatisfaction with the planned bipartisan talks stating the government is not taking them seriously.
Kitui Governor, on his side, urged for peace talks to end the stalemate between the government and the opposition
"Our religious leaders also called for peaceful talks, the country needs peace in a bid to stabilize the economy," he said.
"However, take note, I didn't say I oppose demos, our country is in the hands of the leaders and development must be given priority," said Malombe
Makau said for the country to prosper in matters of development, there must be peace.
Kitui senator, Enock Kiio said demos and bipartisan dialogue should go hand in hand.
Kiio pointed out that they are behind Kalonzo Musyoka urging all other leaders in Ukambani to follow suit.
"If all governors, Senators, MPs, and MCAs from Ukambani join the demos, the push for lowering the cost of living as well as opening servers would be of impact," he said.
Kiio also rubbished the move by the government of lowering the cost of fertilizer in a bid to lower the cost of production.
"We are hungry today, hunger cannot wait for maize to be grown using fertilizer. We demand the lowering of the cost of living now," he demanded.
He also wants the president to reintroduce subsidies to some basic commodities for the prices to go down.
Kitui Women Rep, Irene Kasalu said it is sad to see the cost of something like salt going up.
"The economy is on its knees, " she said.
Kasalu added that if the demos will save the country from the bondage of the high cost of living, then leaders should be ready.
"The servers must be opened," she noted.