President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto with NASA leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka. [Photo/africacradle.com]
The Centre for Multi-Party Democracy (CMD) plans to put together a non-partisan seven-member task force drawn from across the board to mediate the current political stalemate in Kenya after Opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed to have himself sworn-in on December 12, which they say has divided the country into tiny fragments.
CMD, Chairman Omingo Magara affirmed that Kenya’s political stalemate can only be solved from a non-partisan approach for lasting peace to be found in Kenya.
“We have a problem that must be solved politically,” he said.
The committee which he said will be in place in the next two weeks will among others give recommendations to strengthen institutions as a sure bet to avoid cases of political conflicts every election cycle.
“The only way to solve this current problem and avert a similar situation in the future is to strengthen our institutions. Let’s not wait until the next election cycle to start running around," he added.
Magara also urged President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto to stretch an olive hand and reach out to their opponents.