Justice must come first before any talks.” Odinga demands the dismissal of protest-related cases, the release of all detained individuals, and compensation for victims of police brutality.
Raila Odinga, the leader of Azimio, has set new conditions for talks with the government. In an explanation on X, Odinga featured that issues, for example, police fierceness, medical care and schooling complaints should be tended to before conversations can continue.
He stated on July 21: “Justice must come first before any talks.” Odinga demands the dismissal of protest-related cases, the release of all detained individuals, and compensation for victims of police brutality.
Additionally, he proposed ending the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and returning to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) for public healthcare.
In addition, he emphasized the significance of addressing national and constitutional issues like good governance, the rising cost of living, eradicating tribalism, combating corruption, and managing debt and fiscal matters.
He also emphasized the necessity of prosecuting perpetrators in the security sector who are responsible for violence against peaceful protesters. Odinga suggested including representatives from youth, the government, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, lawyers, and educators in the dialogue.
Odinga’s statement came after opposition leaders failed to meet last week to discuss President William Ruto’s proposal for a national dialogue.
Azimio chiefs, including Odinga, Wiper pioneer Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc Kenya party manager Martha Karua, Celebration Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, DAP-K party pioneer Eugene Wamalwa and Roots Party pioneer George Wajackoya, were booked to meet in Nairobi to settle on a typical position.
The meeting didn’t occur as expected. The decision comes shortly after President Ruto announced the six-day multisectoral forum talks. Ruto claims that there will be 150 attendees to the talks, 50 of whom will be youth.
