Ruto Open To Dialogue With Opposition, But Sets Strict Condition

President William Ruto says he is open to dialogue with the opposition, but only if the talks do not involve a power-sharing agreement.

Speaking in Kericho County on Wednesday, Ruto said that the Kenya Kwanza regime is willing to engage with the Azimio One Kenya Coalition in order to end the ongoing protests. However, he made it clear that he will not be part of any negotiations that would lead to a sharing of power.

Ruto said that the Kenyan people will decide who will be the next president in the upcoming elections, and that there is no need for the two sides to agree on a power-sharing deal before the polls.

He also urged the opposition to find peaceful ways to address their concerns.

“We want to be a nation that respects democracy,” Ruto said. “Democracy is decided by votes, not by violence.”

Ruto’s comments come after the Azimio One Kenya Coalition held a series of protests across the country on Wednesday. The protests were called in response to the recent arrest of Babu Owino, a vocal critic of the government.

The protests turned violent in some parts of the country, with protesters clashing with police and looting businesses.

Ruto condemned the violence and called on the opposition to hold peaceful demonstrations.

“We must protect our country and our democracy by making sure that our politics is devoid of violence, chaos or destruction of private businesses or public property,” he said.

Ruto also warned that the government will not tolerate any attempts to undermine the rule of law.

“The police must be firm on hooligans, criminals, people who want to destroy other people’s properties and life,” he said.

Ruto’s comments are likely to be welcomed by the Kenyan people, who are tired of the political violence that has plagued the country in recent years. It remains to be seen whether the opposition will agree to Ruto’s conditions for dialogue, but his willingness to talk is a positive step.