William Ruto: We'll Equip Office Of Opposition Leader With Trumpet To Announce When Gov't Fails

• President William Ruto unveiled a unique approach to foster accountability in government by having the Office of the Leader of Opposition
• According to the president, the government will fund the creation of the office, and it will be fitted with loudspeakers
• Ruto further stated he would not condone the Opposition's anti-regime protests, which he said lead to destruction and death

President William Ruto has said the official Office of the Opposition leader will be fitted with a trumpet and loudspeaker to announce whenever the government errs.

While reiterating his commitment to have the creation of the office of the leader of the Opposition materialised, the president said the sound equipment would help the Opposition keep the Executive in check.

What Will be functions of Office of Leader of Opposition?

Speaking in Kadunyi in Bungoma, Ruto said the main work of the office of the leader of the Opposition is to keep the government in check and accountable.

"I have already informed the people from the Opposition; we will fund the official office of the leader of the Opposition using government money! They will have an office fitted with computers, trumpets and even loudspeakers so that they can announce when the government fails," he said.

Going by the president's statement, the trumpet and loudspeaker are symbolic tools that the Opposition will have the power to raise awareness whenever the Kenya Kwanza makes mistakes.

In his speech, Ruto, however, maintained he would not entertain any form of violence through the Opposition's anti-government protests.

Raila threatens to return to protests

A few days ago, Raila said he had given time for the teams to hold talks in Bomas of Kenya, with his side being led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

He threatened to go back to streets if talks fail.

"Our team will hold dialogue in Bomas, but if they fail, we will blow the whistle. I will ask you to come out of the streets. We have given some time to Kalonzo and Ichung'wah to negotiate," Raila said.

Speaking in Kitengela after a joint service in the region, the Azimio la Umoja leader asked Kenyans to be hopeful that the talks will bear fruits.

However, he expressed confidence in the impact of the anti-government demos, saying they would lower the cost of living.