US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec Calls for Dialogue Between President Kenyatta and Raila

United States Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has insisted that dialogue between President Kenyatta and opposition chief Raila Odinga is key in uniting Kenyans following the disputed presidential election that left the country divided almost into two.

Speaking when he held talks with Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka on Thursday, the diplomatic urged leaders to pursue unity as opposed to personal interests.

He further said there is need to address the issues arising from the just concluded presidential poll.

“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.

On his part, Speaker Lusaka said any discussions between National Super Alliance (NASA) and Jubilee should be premised on constitutional provisions.

“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.

Godec's calls comes even as the opposition outfit said its leaders will be sworn in before the end of January.

“The swearing in of Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka is on course and the exact details about the preparations will be unveiled soon,” said people's assembly steering committee chair David Ndii in a presser on Thursday.