Hours after the disbanded Saba-saba Day demonstrations former Premier Raila Amollo Odinga addressed the nation with a call that Kenyans move away from the culture of protests and embrace constructive civic dialogue.
Among other things Raila proposed that an inclusive intergenerational national conclave be set up to hear our people across all divides and come up with irreducible reforms and changes necessary to take the country forward.
He also proposed that the country urgently returns to the agenda of comprehensive police reforms, focusing on enhancing accountability, transparency and improving police to people relations.
He urged that the conclave envisaged comes up with better and sustainable ways for addressing Transparency, Accountability, and Impunity especially with regard to corruption and ensuring that leaders are held accountable for their actions.
The veteran politician said it was critical that the forum comes up with a comprehensive and sustainable strategy for addressing youth unemployment and expansion of opportunities for youth in the formal and informal sectors.
“Such a national conclave must have clear terms of reference and be populated and helmed by the
most serious and sober minds in our nation,” Raila said.
He further urged that the proceeds of the national dialogue be subjected to a referendum.
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