Speaking at the Gospel Outreach Church, Joska Transformation Centre in Nairobi, Kalonzo maintained that he will not work with the government or pursue a cooperation agreement like some of his opposition counterparts.
According to Kalonzo, the only reason he would engage with the government or meet the President would be to discuss the composition of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
”I do not mind if we meet and discuss who will be the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC). Someone who will not be used in a bad way, then we can meet,” Kalonzo maintained.
Kalonzo went on to criticize the idea of working with the President while thousands of unemployed graduates continue to struggle.
He also highlighted the tough economic conditions that have led to the closure of businesses and the exit of companies from the Kenyan market, leaving many Kenyans without work—an issue he accused the government of neglecting.
”Without bringing back the 24-hour economy, the factories that have since relocated to the neighbouring country of Tanzania and Uganda will have nothing to do with them,” Kalonzo insisted.
Since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between President Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kalonzo has maintained his stance, insisting that he would not join the government especially if the arrangements are not to benefit any Kenyan.
“If there is no formula at the KICC showing how Kenyans are going to compensate their families and the loss of lives due to police brutality, then there is nothing that will come out of KICC other than betrayal,” Kalonzo stated.
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