President William Ruto has insisted that there will be no Handshake between him and Opposition leader Raila Odinga.
The head of state on Sunday said that he will work with all leaders irrespective of their political affiliations but there is no room for a handshake.
“Niliwaambia wenzangu wa upinzani kuwa sina shida na mazungumzo, bora wasiseme mambo ya Handshake,” Ruto said.
Translates to: “I told my fellows in opposition that I don’t have any problem with talks as long as they won’t suggest a Handshake.”
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President Ruto noted that his administration wants a strong opposition to hold it accountable.
“I want an opposition that will hold the government accountable. That’s why I am against the Handshake,” he said.
He added: “I am running a government that is accountable to Kenyans; my Cabinet secretaries are accountable. I want an Opposition that will hold the government accountable. That’s why I am against the Handshake.”
The Head of State declared that the only way to keep the executive accountable is through a system of government and opposition.
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According to Ruto, holding the state accountable benefits the public, the administration, and the opposition since everyone participates in the success.
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