The man who publicly contradicted two Cabinet Secretaries during the matatu strike talks says he was not part of the decision to suspend the industrial action.

Kaunda said he never anticipated the attention that followed his remarks.

Kaunda denied allegations of receiving a payoff in connection with fuel price negotiations, while also disputing claims of a fully agreed settlement.

The man who publicly contradicted two Cabinet Secretaries during the matatu strike talks says he was not part of the decision to suspend the industrial action.