Kenya Kwanza’s bipartisan team sought to make amends with their Azimio counterparts on Monday after being accused of harbouring selfish interests.
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, a team member, stated that they were willing to listen to Azimio’s demands, even if it meant ceding some ground in order for the talks to succeed.
“I beg you, I will use my position responsibly, and we have already resumed the parliamentary bipartisan talks.
“We are ready to agree on anything that will ensure Kenya moves forward,” Khalwale remarked.
The legislator also assured Raila that their agreement to engage in dialogue on the issues raised was genuine.
“We will continue talking. We respect the Prime Minister and his team and even if they slight us we will not pay back in kind,” the senator stated.
However, Khalwale was upset by the opposition’s claims that the Kenya Kwanza Bipartisan team was unqualified to handle the parliamentary talks.
“Raila claimed that no one on Ruto’s side qualified for the talks. I am a medical doctor from the University of Nairobi. Raila, you are an engineer, but from which university?
“I have practised medicine in Kakamega, Machakos, Kisii, Nairobi and Mombasa. As an engineer (Raila), where have you practised your profession?” the Senator poked holes.
Raila Odinga, Azimio Leader, had given Kenya Kwanza a 48-hour ultimatum to offer a concerted effort or he would call off the talks.
He also accused the government of duping them into a temporary truce in order to allow Ruto to welcome high-profile diplomats.
