We'll not take part in parliamentary bipartisan talks – Azimio

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the process needs extra-parliamentary dialogue.

In Summary
  • He also said the state should also pay repatriation to Kenyans who lost their properties during protests.
  • This comes as the National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani on Monday  Ichung'wah unpacked before the House Business Committee their demand ahead of the bipartisan talks with Azimio.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a burial ceremony at Kathiani in Machakos County on Monday, April 10.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a burial ceremony at Kathiani in Machakos County on Monday, April 10.
Image: GEORGE OWITI

Azimio la Umoja Coalition has announced it won't take part in bipartisan talks if the process is parliamentary.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka said Azimio wants to engage in extra-parliamentary talks.

"Last evening, we learned of a motion drafted by Kenya Kwanza leadership allegedly aimed at setting up a joined selection, the motion is in absolute bad faith because we have insisted on an extra-parliamentary process, we will therefore not participate in any such parliamentary process," he said.

Kalonzo said the government must take up the hospital bills of all Kenyans who sustained injuries due to police brutality during demos.

 

He also said the state should also pay repatriation to Kenyans who lost their properties during protests.

This comes as the National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani on Monday  Ichung'wah unpacked before the House Business Committee their demand ahead of the bi-partisan talks with Azimio.

The Kenya Kwanza team wanted the bipartisan talks with the Opposition to take 90 days.

This is among the terms and conditions listed for bipartisan talks in a notice of motion drafted by the National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah.

In a notice of motion, Ichung'wah unpacked before the House Business Committee their demand ahead of the bi-partisan talks with Azimio.

Opposition Chief last week already signalled a return to the bi-weekly demonstrations amid plans for a parliamentary-led bi-partisan talk between Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and Kenya Kwanza.

He said that the coalition will resume anti-government protests after the holy Month of Ramadhan.

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