No Talks Between Gov’t and Maina Njenga – DP Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the possibility of the government negotiating with former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga.

Njenga who was allegedly abducted over the weekend on Friday appealed to the government to have a sit down with him.

Speaking during the burial of Field Marshall Muthoni Kirima, the DP said they will only have talks with those that denounce violence.

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“We cannot negotiate with outlawed criminal gangs. They must denounce violence then we can have a discussion,” he said.

Gachagua also denied there were cracks within the ruling coalition, saying the current regime is united in delivering on its promise to the people.

He insisted that as the Principal Assistant of the President, he has a responsibility of calling to order, any Government official, if they go wrong.

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The DP was referring to his statement over the weekend where he asked leaders to refrain from talking down to the common people.

“I made the statement as the Deputy President of Kenya. I was guiding Moses Kuria and other leaders on how to communicate with the people. He had veered off. As a leader, I told him to come back on track,” said the DP.

“There is no way a Deputy President can be at war with the people working under him. It is my responsibility to guide and give directions to all leaders in the government who in one way or another may get out of track. Please understand that we are working as one unit led by our president William Ruto. We are together and united; there is no crack in our Government,” he added.