Ichung'wah arrives at Bomas for bipartisan talks

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire had stepped in for Ichung'wah

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  • Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire stepped in for Ichung'wah and explained that he was a no-show as he could not fly to the meeting due to the bad weather in Nyeri.
National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung'wa and former Maragwa MP Jermiah Kioni at the Bomas of Kenya for the Bi- partisan talks on August 9, 2023
National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung'wa and former Maragwa MP Jermiah Kioni at the Bomas of Kenya for the Bi- partisan talks on August 9, 2023
Image: TEDDY MULEI

Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah has made an appearance at the Bomas of Kenya for the bipartisan talks between Azimio la Umoja coalition and the Kenya Kwanza.

On Wednesday morning, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire stepped in for Ichung'wah and explained that he was a no-show as he could not fly to the meeting due to the bad weather in Nyeri.

She however disclosed that he was on his way.

"I am here to represent our team leader who unfortunately got held up in Nyeri due to the bad weather," Mbarire said.

"He could not get to fly in time but he is now airborne we expect that he should be here shortly."

National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung'wa greats former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria during the Bi-partisan talks on August 9,2023.
National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung'wa greats former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria during the Bi-partisan talks on August 9,2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

Ichung'wah while speaking in Nyeri where he had accompanied President William Ruto for the commissioning of development projects mentioned three things he was going to say during the talks. 

"I am going to Bomas to tell Kalonzo Musyoka three things, there will be no chaotic demos in Kenya, handshake, and matters of cost of living is President Ruto's responsibility," Kimani Ichung'wah. 

The leader of the Azimio delegation Kalonzo Musyoka, in his opening remarks, said they will respect the dignity of all participants, the Constitution, and the rule of law.

Mbarire said they came in good faith, they will put the interests of Kenyans first.

"We will look at long-lasting solutions to the challenges facing Kenyans. We believe we will get the solutions to move the country forward and maintain peace," she said. 

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