Azimio Insists They Have No Interest In A Handshake

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance has maintained that it will not consider a power-sharing deal with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Azimio stated that its focus during the negotiations would be on addressing the condition of Kenyans suffering from the challenging economic environment rather than the interests of politicians linked with the organization.

They said they would respect and uphold the dignity of all dialogue participants and not negotiate any form of power-sharing with the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. They would not put personal interests ahead of the people's interests.

While thanking retired Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for organizing the negotiations, Azimio said it would participate in the talks in good faith to achieve a fair resolution for Kenyans.

azimio said that they shall seek solutions that address the rights and interests of all Kenyans, now and in the future. They shall uphold and promote integrity, transparency, and accountability throughout the dialogue.

They will also ensure respect for the Constitution and the rule of law and keep the Kenyan people informed of developments.

On Monday, negotiations between Azimio and Kenya Kwanza were confirmed when the two parties agreed on a date, time, and location for the talks, intended to break the stalemate that has seen the opposition lead enormous protests around the country.

The two political parties met for the first time on Wednesday in Kenya's Bomas, led by team leaders Kalonzo Musyoka (Azimio) and Kimani Ichung'wa (Kenya Kwanza).

Among the concerns that will set the tone for the talks is the length of time the discussions will last. Azimio declared that protests will restart in September if the negotiations do not produce results by the end of August.