Muthomi Ireri
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has described the recent calls for fresh dialogue by President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga as a trap.
In a statement on Tuesday, Karua emphasized that any meaningful dialogue requires all participants to act in good faith and prioritize the best interests of the Kenyan people.
“Dialogue can only be meaningful if the players have good faith and are guided by the best interests of the people. This is a trap period,” Karua asserted.
Her comments came after President Ruto and former Prime Minister Odinga agreed to initiate a six-day multi-sectoral forum aimed at fostering national dialogue and addressing Kenya’s pressing issues. The forum is scheduled to start on Monday, July 15, and conclude on Saturday.
President Ruto highlighted the forum’s importance, stating it would outline a path forward for the country. “This forum will begin on Monday next week and end on Saturday. It will be a six-day forum and will propose the way forward for the country,” Ruto said.
Raila Odinga also stressed the significance of the forum, noting it would provide Kenyans with a platform to be heard. “We have agreed to give people an opportunity to be heard, to express themselves so that a lasting solution can be found,” he added.
Odinga also mentioned that all attendees are expected to cover their own costs. “In the interest of making sure we live within our means, all participants will bear their attendance costs. This is a result of consultations we have held this morning,” he stated.
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