President William Ruto hosted leaders of Parliament on Monday morning to lay the groundwork for the President’s recommended bipartisan approach.
Ruto has asked the leadership of both Houses of Parliament to consider a bipartisan approach to addressing the issues raised by the opposition as a priority.
“We are convinced the issues shall be conclusively handled by Parliament in order to allow us to focus on our economic transformation programme,” read the president’s social media post in part.
This comes a day after the Azimio One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga called off anti-government protests with the willingness to dialogues requirements he had previously raised.
The head of state on the other hand had proposed the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel using both chambers of parliament within a bi-partisan approach.
“It is not a game of numbers, it is a game of wisdom,” added the President.
The leaders present were National Assembly (NA) majority leader Kimani Ichungwah, deputy Majority Leader Owen Baya, Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango) and deputy Majority Whip Naomi Jillo.
Others were Senate Majority leader Aaron Cheruiyot, deputy Majority Leader Tabitha Keroche (Nakuru), and Deputy Majority whip Lelegwe Ltumbesi.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also joined the meeting.
