Raila Sets New Condition For Signing Bipartisan Talk Report

Azimio leader Raila Odinga, on a significant Sunday declaration, firmly asserted his refusal to endorse the conclusive Bipartisan Talks report unless it prioritizes a concrete strategy to combat the escalating cost of living.

He voiced this unwavering stance during his address in Kajiado county, sharply criticizing the government for the sluggish progress of the ceasefire negotiations.

He pointedly accused the Kenya Kwanza faction of insincerity, highlighting their unwillingness to acknowledge the entirety of the opposition’s concerns laid out in the agenda.

In a resolute statement, Raila underlined, “No endorsement shall be granted to the bipartisan committee report without an explicit provision for cost of living reduction.”

This pronouncement underscores his unyielding commitment to addressing the pressing issue of rising living expenses, marking it as a non-negotiable requirement in any forthcoming agreement.

‘We are holding talks with the government but the first issue must be the cost of living that should come down,” said Raila.

Raila also said that the 2022 elections should be audited and servers opened to scrutinize the results of the 2022 presidential election.

He also criticized the government’s new formula for issuing scholarships saying the process is flawed and does not treat Kenyan learners equally.

While making a stopover in Kitengela Town, Raila further slammed the current government’s tax appetite saying his coalition will not relent from holding the government accountable.

During the stopover, Azimio leaders took turns condemning the government over the Mavoko demolitions which have hit national headlines over the last two weeks.

Raila asked the government to consider the livelihoods of the people affected by the demolitions.

The opposition further questioned Parliament’s independence stating that the executive has been swaying the National Assembly’s decisions.

”The MPs are receiving pay but not delivering on their mandate. A bill comes from the statehouse and is passed in the house without even discussions,” he stated.