We Can Not Afford Protests – Sakaja Says After Suspension of Bipartisan Talks

Kenya cannot afford another round of protests, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has said, given the current economic situation.

On Wednesday, Sakaja stated that declining revenue, a large number of unemployed Kenyans, and protests will not lower the cost of life.

He emphasized that assigning blame will only exacerbate the problem and lead to the collapse of the country.

Sakaja urged authorities to prioritize the needs of the people.

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“The president (William Ruto) is someone who has experience and wisdom. Raila also has his experience and they are all leaders loved by Kenyans. Let us put the country first… I see the newspapers saying bipartisan talks flop… to destroy is easier than to build. I remember the president saying that it is not about who is right, it is about what must be done for the country,” he told Radio Citizen on Wednesday.

“If we start shifting blame, by the time we are done there will be no country. At a time like this, with how our economy is, we can’t afford maandamano (protests)… I’m praying God speaks to those leaders… Those who were picked are the ones who will solve these issues.”

This was after bipartisan talks collapsed following a disagreement between the opposition and government.

The teams could not agree on the inclusion of Eldas MP Adan Keynan and his Pokot South counterpart David Pkosing.