RUTO: RAILA, AM READY TO MEET YOU FOR TALKS
Written by Whitney Akunga on July 26, 2023
President William Ruto has said he is ready to have talks with Azimio leader Raila Odinga at his convenience.
The President made the revelation on Tuesday night via Twitter before his travel to Tanzania.
“My friend @RailaOdinga, I’m off to Tanzania for a human capital meeting to harmonise the expansion of employment opportunities in our continent. I’m back tomorrow evening, and as you have always known, I’m available to meet one on one with you anytime at your convenience. WsR,” Dr. Ruto tweeted on Tuesday evening.
This offer has been brought hours after Mr. Odinga accused Head of State of snubbing his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu who jetted into the country two weeks ago to mediate in the conflict linked to the high cost of living and disputed August 2022 presidential elections.
Mr.Odinga said Suluhu, who wanted to broker a deal in the bipartisan talks between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio, was left hanging for the two days she was in the country.
“She was kept waiting. We were available but the other faction was not available. Suluhu spent two nights but all was in vain,” he said.
This comes when the government is facing growing criticism over high taxation and unbearable cost of living in the country.
