US Ambassador Robert Godec with NASA leader Raila Odinga. [Photo/The Star]US Ambassador Robert Godec has reiterated the need for dialogue between President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA leader Raila Odinga to unite the country after the tense election period.
Speaking during a meeting with Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka on Thursday, Godec said the focus should now be on uniting Kenyans and not on selfish interests.
He stressed the need to address the issues that arose from the polls last year to put them to rest.
“Dialogue is very important for the progress of the country; the leaders need to come together for the sake of the future of this country,” he said.
Lusaka, however, stated that the proposed dialogue should be within the confines of the constitution.
“As a country, we need to be united and move forward but we are also a country that respects the rule of law and any talk that should happen within the framework of our constitution and the law. It is important to note that elections are behind us and we have a President in place and he has set his agenda,” said Lusaka.
The envoy’s sentiments and that of Lusaka came as the National Super Alliance (NASA) vowed to carry on with its plan to swear-in Raila Odinga as the People’s President.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the organizing committee handling the process and chaired by economist David Ndii revealed that Odinga’s swearing-in preparations are on course.
“The swearing in of Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka is on course and the exact details about the preparations will be unveiled soon,” said Ndii.