Leaders split over Raila, opposition role

National Dialogue Committe co-chair Kimani Ichungwa and Kalonzo Musyoka after signing the Bipartisan talks agreement. [File, Standard]

The National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) report is making a major comeback in the country’s political landscape, sparking widespread controversy and speculation.

The push to implement the report has gained momentum following former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Some leaders argue that his expertise in governance and democracy should not go to waste.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has been vocal in advocating Raila to be granted the position of Prime Minister, a role he has held before. He also called for amendments to the Constitution 2010 to create new positions as outlined in the Nadco report.