NASA leader Raila Odinga has for the first addressed the public after meeting President Uhuru Kenyatta in a surprise move.

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Speaking in Kisii on Friday, Raila said that the decision to meet Uhuru was not an easy one.

Raila said he was ready to work with Uhuru for the sake of thousands of Kenyans who have died in election-related violence for several years. 

 "This was a painful decision. We have seen blood all over since 1992. Since August last year more than 360 people have died, we can't allow this to continue," said Raila. 

The former Prime Minister said that the country has been dividing along tribes where people are only identified by the mention of names and not what they stand for.

"We agreed that we must build one peaceful Nation. That is why I agreed to sit with President Uhuru on behalf of millions of the Kenyans I represent. We had to sit face to face and tell him that we have to end the historical injustices. That is why we called the document 'Building bridges,” Raila said.

According to Raila, their meeting is explicit on inclusivity, poverty, corruption and security. 

“If we agree on all these issues we will build a better new Kenya. Everything is possible if we agree to work together," he said.