President Ruto calls for prudent discourse on Finance Bill

Ruto's statement comes a week after Azimio announced their withdrawal from the bipartisan talks, citing non-compliance from Kenya Kwanza.

In a letter, Otiende Amollo, co-chairperson of the bipartisan talks, stated that the Kenya Kwanza team had failed to co-sign and submit letters addressed to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Azimio sought to compel IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan to provide information regarding the preservation of electoral materials, the 2022 presidential election servers, and the data contained within.

At the same time, Azimio requested that Dr. Nelson Makanda, the IEBC Chairperson, suspend the ongoing recruitment process for the Chairperson and commissioners of IEBC.

"In the circumstances, it is our considered opinion that the appropriate action is to adjourn the talks sine die, in accordance with Clause 36 of the framework Agreement, which we hereby invoke," said Amollo.

On Tuesday, June 7, Azimio declined an invitation to attend the Prayer Breakfast scheduled for today, expressing concerns that the meeting may undermine values of humility and respect towards God and country, considering the issues facing the nation currently.

"Instead, the event will dishonor God and the country with displays of arrogance, superiority battles, false hopes for citizens, and vitriolic post-event mischaracterization and misinterpretation of intentions by well-known Kenya Kwanza leaders. We have, therefore, declined the invitation to the breakfast," a statement by Azimio read in part.

The annual prayer event brings together leaders from across the political spectrum.