ODM leader Raila Odinga is calling for a national reconciliation forum to bring together all the stakeholders including the political class, the clergy and, the youth, to discuss important issues that can bring an end to the current crisis.
Addressing the press on Monday July 7, Raila said, ”as a living architect of the events leading to Saba Saba, I choose a coming together of minds and country in the interest of the country I long fought for its progress, stability and prosperity.”
Reflecting on 35 years after the first Saba Saba, the Former Prime Minister said, Kenya is currently at crossroads & the only way to save it from going to the precipice is by all stakeholders reasoning together. ”“What is to be done? I propose an inclusive intergenerational national conclave to hear our people across all divides & come up with an irreducible reforms and changes necessary to take the country forward,” he said.
According to Raila, the country urgently returns to the agenda of comprehensive police reforms, focusing on enhancing accountability, transparency and improving police to people relations.
Raila was expected to address a gathering at Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi in commemoration of Saba Saba, but he was a no show, saying it is because of several road blocks that were mounted across major roads in the city.
As Raila calls for the dialogue, questions are raising about the what the agenda will be and who will be involved in the conversation.
