On Thursday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reiterated that there will be no handshake between Raila Odinga and President William Ruto

The only negotiation they are prepared to participate in with the opposition leader is on how he should retire and exit politics.

PHOTO | COURTESY Rigathi Gachagua

These sentiments come at a moment when international organizations and religious leaders are urging President William Ruto and Odinga to meet.

“We tell Raila Odinga, you have been unfair to this country. It is about time you made a decision and come, sit down with President William Ruto and discuss one agenda only, your exit from the Kenyan political space and permanent retirement from politics," said DP Gachagua.

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while speaking during a ceremony for the passing out of seafarers from Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa County, the deputy president condemned the anti-government protests by the azimio government saying that they were destroying property and asked kenyans to ignore the violence.

“He is encouraging young people to loot property and throw stones to other people and cause chaos mayhem. As we speak, Azimio demonstrations have been left in Kisumu and Kibra,” stated Gachagua

PHOTO | COURTESY Rigathi Gachagua

“We want to ask the people of Kisumu and Kibra to call themselves for a small meeting and ask themselves what they are up to. When the rest of Kenyans have moved on, you’re just there being used by somebody for his own selfish ends.” he added

Gachagua told the international communities and religious leaders that they are willing to have a talk with raila odinga but they will not let him force his way into government 

“We’re telling our friends we can’t violate the Constitution and we’re telling our friend Raila Odinga the only way you can get into government is through the ballot,” said Gachagua