Raila’s Azimio Demand Achieves Bipartisan Committee’s Approval
As requested by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the bipartisan parliamentary committee decided on Friday, May 5, to nominate joint secretaries from outside of Parliament.
During the first meeting of the resumption of negotiations, the co-chair of the committee, George Murugara, announced that the Kenya Kwanza side of President William Ruto had settled on lawyer Muthomi Thiankolu.
In contrast, Azimio nominated attorney Paul Mwangi as its representative.
While determining the model of engagements, the committee indicated that the joint secretaries would guide the committee in the execution of its mandate.
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Azimio vice presidential candidate Martha Karua, and Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga with his attorney Paul Mwangi on August 22, 2022, at the Supreme Court.
Murugara added that the committee had made progress since the resumption of negotiations, reaching a consensus on how to handle multiple issues.
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“We were to discuss the submission of issues for consideration. We have agreed upon a certain number, and the others will be discussed,” he explained.
On the other hand, Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo. Who serves as the committee’s co-chair – hinted that they were also contemplating expanding the talks outside of Parliament. Another of Raila’s non-negotiable requirements.
He stated that the committee would discuss the matter and propose a course of action during the following week.
“The first question to be addressed is whether it will be a parliamentary process, and the second is whether it could be accomplished through an executive gazette under Article 131.
“It can be dealt with outside of Parliament and the executive branch by involving the public before being brought back to Parliament,” he said.
The bipartisan committee resumed discussions on May 5, one day after Azimio la Umoja canceled its planned nationwide protests.
The move was necessitated by the Kenya Kwanza team yielding to several Raila’s demands. Including the replacement of Eldas MP Adan Keynan with Saku MP Ali Rasso Dido.
According to other reports, Ruto contacted Raila to cancel the demonstrations. Due to the arrival of high-ranking dignitaries in Kenya. Such as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Raila’s Azimio Demand Achieves Bipartisan Committee’s Approval
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