Political issues over growing living costs and electoral changes are expected to be resolved through talks between the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition and the opposition Azimio la Umoja coalition.

Azimio organised and led violent demonstrations in March and July against President William Ruto's administration in order to press for the dissolution of the election commission and a reduction in the cost of living.

When the government increased taxes and levies in July to earn money for President Ruto's first budget, the discontent grew worse.

A rights group estimated that 30 protesters perished, but the opposition reported a greater death toll of 50.

A 10-member group has not provided a timetable for the discussions, and disagreements about the agenda still exist.

After losing the previous year's elections, the opposition led by Raila Odinga wants to talk about the cost of living and electoral changes, but the administration claims that it is already working to control inflation and lower the price of necessities.

In order to allow for a comparable bipartisan conversation process, the opposition put a halt to protests in April and May. However, after the talks broke down, protests were resumed.

Mr. Odinga and Mr. Ruto concurred that no power-sharing agreement would result from the negotiations.