Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo shed light on the clandestine visit of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu to mediate between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga. The meeting, kept undisclosed until Tuesday, July 25, has sparked debate in both camps as they prepare for talks to end heightened political tensions.

During an interview on Spice FM, Amollo disclosed that Raila Odinga informed his team about Suluhu's arrival in the country and the purpose of leading talks between the government and the opposition. The co-chair of the bipartisan committee revealed that some Azimio La Umoja leaders expressed reservations about the meeting, which eventually collapsed when the Ruto side showed no interest.

While Amollo chose not to reveal the names of opposition politicians who opposed the possibility of a truce mediated by the Tanzanian President, he highlighted Raila's willingness to engage and address key issues central to the renewed push for dialogue.

These revelations align with Raila's claim that the talks fell apart after Suluhu faced frustration from Ruto's camp, leading her to return home without significant progress.

Amollo confirmed that Raila attended the meeting despite opposition from some key figures in their coalition due to his strong belief in the power of dialogue to resolve conflicts.

However, specific details about the location and contents of the secret meeting were not disclosed by Amollo.

While Tanzania has yet to officially confirm Suluhu's visit to Kenya, Ruto's faction issued divergent statements, with some MPs discrediting the reports and others remaining evasive.

In the midst of confusion surrounding Suluhu's visit, President Ruto extended an invitation to Raila for one-on-one talks, emphasizing that they could meet without mediators. As of now, Raila has not responded to the invitation, leaving the nation eager to see how the political situation unfolds in the coming days.