Clashing Views: Ndindi Nyoro and Ruto Diverge Over Bipartisan Talks Report
Ndindi Nyoro, an ally of President William Ruto and member of parliament for Kiharu, dismissed portions of the National Dialogue Committee’s (NADCO) final report on Sunday.
The Kiharu representative stated at the St Andrew’s Old Stadium ACK Church in Embu town that certain proposed issues will necessitate a referendum, thereby threatening the nation’s economic stability.
In its present precarious condition, the economy of the country, according to Nyoro, cannot support some of the proposals.
“Some of the issues they have proposed to be actualized, they need a referendum and we cannot subject Kenya to a contest,” Nyoro stated.
Additionally, the industrialists emphasized the necessity for the nation to transcend the discourse surrounding the succession of leaders and instead uphold the democratic rights of the Kenyan citizens who cast their ballots.
“Kenya is a democratic country, we can no longer continue to discuss about which leader will occupy which position,” he added.
NACDO, in a report published on Saturday, November 25, 2023, outlined the principal topics addressed during the meetings attended by Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja Coalition representatives.
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The final report of the committee, which was presented at the end of last week under the co-chairship of Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, contains several recommendations designed to ensure political stability in the country.
NADCO suggested that the IEBC be restructured, that the 2022 electoral process be evaluated, and that the offices of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Official Opposition be established.
Prominent political figures, such as Eugene Wamalwa and Martha Karua, leader of the NARC Party, disavowed the report because it inadequately addressed the issue of reducing the cost of living.
“I didn’t and will not append my signature to the NADCO report and have not and will not accept any sitting allowance for the same because I believe we did not do justice to the single most important issue to Kenyans; the cost of living,” Eugene Wamalwa said in a statement.
The committee’s report did not reach a consensus regarding the reduction of the fuel VAT from 16% to 8% or the elimination of the housing levy.
Clashing Views: Ndindi Nyoro and Ruto Diverge Over Bipartisan Talks Report
