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Cease spreading propaganda ahead of talks, Raila tells Kenya Kwanza

Says engaging in dialogue is not an act of surrender or weakness

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by MAUREEN KINYANJUI

News08 August 2023 - 12:37
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In Summary


  • •On why Azimio suspended its anti-government protests, Raila explained that they firmly believe that the nation deserves harmony, not inertia.
  • •Raila said the Opposition advocates for transparent, respectful, and expedient talks guided by propriety, integrity, and esteem for the Kenyan people.
Azimio leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta during Azimio's interdenominational prayer service at Steven Kalonzo Musyoka (SKM) command centre in Karen on July 28, 2023.

Opposition chief Raila Odinga has urged Kenya Kwanza to cease propagating falsehood ahead of the bipartisan talks.

In a statement on Tuesday, he noted that Kenyans and the global community are observing the development on the planned dialogue.

"Propaganda must now cease, as it has not resolved our problems in the past year and will not in the coming year," Raila said.

Going further, the Opposition chief told Kenyans that his commitment to having the dialogue should not be mistaken as an act of weakness.

The Azimio la Umoja coalition principal said they remain committed to the talks aimed at resolving the nation's challenges comprehensively through dialogue, remain unwavering

"We have conveyed to our delegation, and wish to communicate to all Kenyans, that engaging in sincere dialogue is not an act of surrender or weakness. Rather, it embodies strength and common sense," Raila said.

The Azimio chief further highlighted that the Opposition advocates for transparent, respectful, and expedient talks guided by propriety, integrity, and esteem for the Kenyan people.

On why Azimio suspended its anti-government protests, Raila explained that they firmly believe that the nation deserves harmony, not inertia.

"This conviction prompted us to suspend our protests, granting dialogue and peace an opportunity," he added.

The first bipartisan talks will be held on Wednesday at the Bomas of Kenya.

The Azimio delegation team is led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi, Eugene Wamalwa, Nyamire Senator Okong'o Omogeni and Malindi MP Amina Mnyanzi.

They will join the Kenya Kwanza team on talks led by National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah,  Aaron Cheruiyot (Senate Majority Leader), Embu Governor Cecile Mbaririe, Hassan Omar ( EALA MP)  and Bungoma Woman Rep  Catherine Wambilinga.

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