Nyong'o says national dialogue led by Uhuru, Raila could start in weeks

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o during a past interview. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The national dialogue being spearheaded by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga could start in a matter of weeks, Kisumu Goverrnor Anyang’ Nyong’o has said.

Nyong’o, a close ally of Raila’s, said a secretariat drawn from the Government and Opposition parties was working on the terms of reference for the talks aimed at healing the country.

Nyong’o was speaking Tuesday when British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey paid him a courtesy call.

The governor said a multi-sectoral forum, which has the backing of an international committee, was laying the roadmap for the dialogue.