Kenya’s President William Ruto has now said that he is open to holding one-on-one talks with opposition chief Raila Odinga.
Ruto who announced on Tuesday night that he was jetting off to Tanzania for a human capital meeting extended an olive branch to Raila.
“My friend Raila Odinga, I am off to Tanzania for a human capital meeting to harmonise the expansion of employment opportunities in our continent,” said Ruto.
“Am back tomorrow evening, and as you have always known, am available to meet one on one with you anytime at your convenience.”
The president’s surprise decision came just hours after Raila claimed that President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania tried to mediate the standoff between government and the opposition but was snubbed.
Raila said in a press conference thar Suluhu was in Kenya two weeks ago for talks nut the government kept the neighbouring President waiting for two days.
“Two weeks ago, Mama Suluhu Samia came to Nairobi to try and mediate but she was kept waiting for two days and went back,” Raila said.
“Many eminent persons both local and international have tried to mediate between Azimio and Ruto’s side but they have been kept at bay by Kenya Kwanza,” he said.
