Opposition leader Raila Odinga has slammed brakes on the planned dialogue process issuing a new raft of demands to the government.
Raila noted that the issues raised by the youth must be addressed as a priority before the commencement of the talks.
"I agree that justice must come first before any talks," he said in a statement Sunday.
According to the ODM leader, all victims of police brutality must be compensated and all cases related to protests be dismissed.
He also wants all those abducted or jailed be released, issues raised by health workers and JSS teachers resolved.
Raila has further called on the government to discard the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) in favor of the old NHIF and prosecute all security officers who committed crimes during the protests.
"Once these issues are resolved, we can focus on a national conversation, and conducted transparently in a neutral venue," he stated.
The representatives of the dialogue, he noted, should also come from various sectors including youth, government, religious leaders, health care professionals, lawyers, and teachers.
He said the issues to be discussed should touch on touch on governance, skyrocketing cost of living, eradication of tribalism, fighting corruption and debt and fiscal management.
President William Ruto recently called for the formation of the national multi-sectoral forum to help address concerns raised by the youth following the nationwide protests.
The six-day dialogue process was scheduled to commence Monday last week.
While addressing the press last Thursday, Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the opposition and the government were yet to strike a deal on some critical issues.
“Discussions are ongoing within both sides. As you may be aware, the opposition has its supporters and they have to dialogue first just as we are doing on our side,” he said.
He also revealed that there is no final list of individuals to take part in the forum that has been released.
“It is also important to note that we must not necessarily sit and talk. We may even use technology and agree on any issues. So let us be patient,” he stated.