Abagusii community leaders have disassociated themselves from the ongoing protests organized by the Opposition.

PHOTO | COURTESY Kisii governor Simba Arati right with President William Ruto

The elected officials, led by Governors Simba Arati (Kisii) and Amos Nyaribo of Nyamira, said they would not participate in the protests.

The leaders said that the elections are finished, and it is time to get to work on the premises of Gesusu Primary School in Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County, throughout a ceremony of gratitude for Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu.

Mr Arati declared, "We have decided to move forward and serve the people. We have accepted the result of the most recent general election."

He characterized President William Ruto as a figurehead who prioritizes the growth and reform of the nation.

"I've recently discovered that President Ruto is not a vindictive person. He truly has a decent heart", Mr Arati remarked.

PHOTO | COURTESY Kisii leaders say no to Raila's demos

He expressed worry that the continuous protests, particularly in Nairobi, were harming the businesses owned by members of the Kisii community.

When protests turn violent, "people from Gusiiland suffer, and the matatu and other transport industries are affected," said Mr Arati.

The governor advised people who were organizing protests to follow the law.

According to Mr Nyaribo, they have conceded defeat and decided to help the government deal with issues affecting Kenyans.

Mr Nyaribo declared, "In Nyamira, we have decided to set aside politics and collaborate closely with the government to benefit progress".

On behalf of regional MPs, Senator Richard Onyonka and Members of Parliament Daniel Manduku (Nyaribari Masaba, ODM) and Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) addressed.

The most recent general election, according to Mr Manduku, is "now behind us," and it's time to serve the populace.

PHOTO | COURTESY Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga

There should be no handshake between President Ruto and the Azimio leader; Senator Onyonka advised the President to convene all leaders.

According to Mr Onyonka, President Ruto has demonstrated his ability to collaborate with national leaders.

We would collaborate with him and the government on that, he added.

For the benefit of progress, President Ruto stated that he was prepared to collaborate with all leaders.

"We are prepared to collaborate with all leaders, Regardless of how they voted in the most recent general election. It is the administration for all Kenyans", he declared.

President Ruto warned Mr Raila Odinga to cease being arrogant and disrespectful of those at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

The President remarked, "Regardless of whether my friend Raila Odinga disagrees with me, he should quit violent demonstrations that harm hustlers' businesses and face me instead.

The President of State asserted that Kenyans desire a tranquil atmosphere for businesses to flourish and that the nation has moved on after the recent elections.

Dr Ruto urged the police, independent under the constitution, to deal severely with anyone who damages property or endangers life.

"Those causing panic, bloodshed, and disorder among Kenyans must be dealt with severely. President Ruto stated that Raila Odinga should quit using violence to terrorize Kenyans".

He continued that nobody has the right to terrorize Kenyans with turmoil, bloodshed, and anarchy while getting away with it.

President Ruto has no issues to discuss with Mr Odinga, according to Vice President Rigathi Gachagua.

According to him, Kenyans have moved on since the most recent general election, and he urged church leaders to ask Mr Odinga to stop his violent demonstrations.

"We can only bring up one subject with Raila Odinga. He left Kenyan politics," Mr Gachagua stated.

Mr Mudavadi reassured Kenyans that their nation was on the correct path to economic recovery, guided by President Ruto.

According to National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa and his Senate counterpart Aaron Cheruiyot, the current protests are a part of the Opposition's attempts to damage the economy.

No positions should be negotiated with leaders; Mr Ichungwa added that negotiations should centre on the nation's progress and economic recovery.

Mr Cheruiyot advised Mr Odinga to accept that he had lost the election and to move on.

Mr Cheruiyot stated, "Mr Odinga should realize that the victor takes office following elections, while the losers continue their lives".