Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday asked opposition leaders to stick to the bipartisan approach to their issues.

Gachagua said Parliament is the right place to handle their concerns.

"The President has extended an olive branch to them. They should go and discuss their issues in Parliament," he said.

He said it was unfortunate the leaders were threatening to go back to the streets despite being provided with a better way to handle their concerns.

"We are going to have discussions within the confinement of the law, unfortunately, they want to go back to the streets," the DP noted.

The DP said issues raised by opposition leaders could be handled in Parliament as indicated by President William Ruto.

He said the government was ready to protect lives and property in case street protests returned.

"No one will destroy property belonging to the people of Kenya," he said.

He said no amount of intimidation will derail the government's development agenda and that their focus was on improving the lives of Kenyans.

"We are fully focused on serving the people. I have been elected to serve and it is exactly what I am doing," he added.

The DP spoke at Africa Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa Ngarariga, in Limuru, Kiambu County during the consecration of holy oil.

Gachagua appreciated the support the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa gave them during the last general elections.

He said the Church had come under huge pressure to support their opponents but stood firm behind them.

The DP promised the government's unwavering support for the Church saying it is critical for the nation's development.