Religious leaders and other voices of reason have urged for calm and constructive dialogue between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga to foster a sense of rationality and stability. However, there is a concern about the deep-seated mistrust that exists between them, questioning whether it allows for any meaningful dialogue to take place. Meanwhile, the country continued to suffer the tragic loss of lives due to ongoing confrontations between the police and protesters. According to political analyst Martin Andati, the president and his deputy are currently employing draconian tactics and relying on brute police force. In the meantime, religious leaders are stepping up to take charge of the discussions between the government and the opposition.

Source: Standard Digital July 23, 2023 11:12 UTC