Kenyans have expressed optimism about the ongoing bipartisan talks at the Bomas of Kenya between Raila’s Azimio coalition team, led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyioka and president William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza camp led by Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah.
According to the report from the standard newspaper, Kalonzo urged the public to provide their written submissions, emphasizing that they should focus solely on the National Delegates Convention’s (NDC) five agenda items.
“The time is now. Our work is cut out. We expect that you now take your responsibility and give your memoranda,” said the Wiper leader, who expressed optimism in the talks.
Kenyans are encouraged to submit their feedback by Friday in preparation for the discussions set to resume on September 11.
Ichung’wah mentioned that the one-week pause would enable the NDC’s technical committee to review the memoranda and formulate the discussion agenda.
Additionally, he noted that the break was prompted by Kenya hosting the Africa Climate Summit next week. A public notice published in local newspapers invited individuals to provide written and oral memoranda to the NDC regarding its five agenda items.
“Article 10 of the Constitution espouses the national values and principles of governance, which include participation of the people. Pursuant to Article 10 of the Constitution, the committee is required to engage with and consider submissions from stakeholders, collate views from the public and engage experts, professionals and other technical resource persons as necessary,” the notice by Kalonzo and Ichung’wa read in part.
The discussions, which are scheduled to span 60 days, share common agenda items such as electoral justice, the establishment of a prime ministerial role within the Cabinet, and boundary delimitation. It’s worth noting that the courts have previously ruled that boundary delimitation falls under the jurisdiction of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
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