President William Ruto has signalled an end to anti-government demonstrations following talks with Azimio leader Raila Odinga last week.
Speaking during a church service in Ukunda in Kwale, the President revealed that he engaged the Opposition leader and they agreed there would be no more demonstrations.
The meeting is said to have been held in Mombasa and mediated by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.
“As the Head of State, I am obligated to make sure that every Kenyan- whether they support my policy or not, their security, right to life and safety of property and business is guaranteed,” Ruto said.
Ruto said Kenyans have a golden opportunity to turn around the fortunes of the country.
The President revealed that he told the Opposition they could talk about anything but he would “not negotiate about the safety of Kenyans.”
“Going forward, there will be no violence. We can discuss other things because we are a free country and a democracy,” he added.
He urged Kenyans to shun leaders who will incite them to attack others.
“We can compete in anything but cannot have a leader either past, present or future that will plan chaos and bloodshed. That will not happen in Kenya,” Ruto vowed.
The President moved to dispel fears the high cost of living would not be one of the items that will be discussed during the talks.
“People are asking why the cost of living has been left out in the discussions. I want to tell them that the cost of living is well addressed in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto,” he stated.
Azimio had protested what it terms a “one-sided” statement issued by Kenya Kwanza on the agenda of their proposed meeting following Ruto and Raila's meeting.
The Opposition coalition is particularly concerned that Kenya Kwanza did not include the cost of living.
