Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained the police will remain on standby despite talks between the government and the opposition. The country’s second-command on Sunday insisted that unless Azimio committed to non-violence, law enforcers would continue being on standby. “Since we have not seen commitment that you denounce violence these police officers are on standby,” Rigathi said. “We welcome talks; we welcome non-violent way of solving issues.”In two separate statement on Saturday, Azimio and Kenya Kwanza agreed to form a ten-member committee to steer the talks, five from each side. Ichung’wah said the ten-man team will soon embark on the talks that he maintained will focus on the five agenda items.

Source: The Star July 30, 2023 18:25 UTC