Kimani Ichungwah Asks William Ruto To Meet Raila Odinga For Dialogue To End Dispute: "Ikuwe Live"

• Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah said he was okay with President William Ruto engaging in dialogue with ODM leader Raila Odinga
• He said his only condition was that the discussion revolves around matters to do with how to revive the economy and touch the lives of Kenyans
• The National Assembly Majority Leader suggested that the talks between the two leaders be beamed on live TV for all to see

Kilifi - Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah has softened his stand on President William Ruto engaging with Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga.

The National Assembly Majority Leader observed that having one-on-one negotiations is a good thing, praising Ruto for asking Raila to meet him at the negotiating table.

Ichung'wah was critical of Raila's demand for a mediator when he meets with the president, stating that there is no need for a mediator when discussing Kenyan issues.

However, the MP has placed conditions on how the dialogue between the two political heavyweights would be conducted.

He explained that Kenyans wanted the talks to be public for everyone to witness what the two would be talking about.

"The Kenyan people are now telling you, and I've seen them in many platforms around the country, saying, as much as you can engage with the former prime minister and those on a side, please and engage with him, publicly, in a public forum, where Kenyans will be witnesses of the issues that you shall be discussing," he said.

Ichung'wah's set-up for Ruto Raila talks

The legislator demonstrated that the talks would involve the two leaders sitting in a room with a camera as they engaged.

Ichung'wah said the talks would then be beamed on screens nationwide for all to watch and listen to the ideas meant to help Kenyans.

"We want to make it easier for you, your excellency, you will not never need a big meeting like this. If you get two seats, your seat, his seat and a camera, then you project it live on TV. We shall be able to watch all over the country and ensure that the issues you are engaging on issues that touch on Kenya," he added.

The lawmaker said the ruling alliance was okay with Ruto engaging with Raila but on matters that touch on how to revive the economy and issues that touch on the lives of Kenyans.

Uhuru ready for reconciliation with Ruto

Meanwhile, retired president Uhuru Kenyatta disclosed his willingness to support the Kenya Kwanza Alliance administration.

Speaking to news editors on Monday, July 24, Uhuru said he was open to meeting the Kenya Kwanza Alliance leader.

The former president stated that although he was not opposed to meeting Ruto, the latter had not contacted him.