US President Donald Trump with President Uhuru Kenyatta.[Photo/PSCU]
The United States government has reportedly set aside millions of shilings to facilitate dialogue between NASA leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The United States embassy in Nairobi has already confirmed that a kitty has been set aside to bring the two leaders on the talking table. In an interview with the Sunday Standard, US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec failed to qiote the exact figures set aside for the talks.
The money is meant to cater for the payment of a neutral venue, transport, food and auxiliary staff.
“We are working with Kenyan business, religious and community leaders, as well as other international partners on organising a potential National Conversation and we have funds to support it,” Godec is quoted by Standard.
“The US is committed to a national conversation involving all Kenyans to build national unity, address long-standing issues and resolve divisions exacerbated by the 2017 electoral process,” Godec added.
NASA has been pushing for dialogue on electoral reforms with Jubilee side being adamant on engaging in dialogue.