Kenyan Opposition To Meet Ahead Of Talks With Gov’t

Posted by: Kyeyune Andrew Jonathan in African News April 12, 2023

The main Kenyan opposition announced on Tuesday how they intend to meet publicly for a rally. However, though, it is still committed to easing political tensions through dialogue.

This comes after the anti-government protests last month which turned violent and people got hurt and some died.

Raila Odinga’s party said it would hold “direct engagements” with the public in a Nairobi rally. It said this will be done alongside preparations for talks with the government.

In March, three people lost their lives in three days of chaotic demonstrations against the government.

The altercations also ended in the destruction of property and businesses as they were torched and vandalized.

Odinga, the veteran Kenyan opposition leader claims that he got cheated out of last year’s presidential election. However, though, he called off the protests after President William Ruto suggested talks to discuss concerns.

Azimio la Umoja, Odinga’s opposition party, announced Thursday to be the day of their town hall meeting. Following that, they set Sunday aside to hold their public rally to explain to their people the results of the meeting.

“Azimio remains committed… to the spirit of the Easter deal that saw the two parties commit to dialogue,” the party’s executive council chairman, Wycliffe Oparanya, said in a statement.

The party advised the government to come to the table with clean hands, loosened fists and an honest and transparent process.

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