We want to appreciate the fact that they are going to consider among the participants,non-parliamentarians in the dialogue, which is good.
But the number is low because when you have four people in a group of 10 then it means the political class has an upper hand.
We want to urge them to consider more Kenyans, including the religious leaders, to have a special role to play because the issues that are being put on the table are bigger than politicians.
I do not think there are any hurdles in this process because in any conflict there are competing interests when people put matters on the table for negotiations.
So, I see them as not just issues but a scope of dialogue and should be addressed amicably.
I am praying that the talks bear fruit, and this is the wish of the majority of Kenyans, that these leaders should not sacrifice the poor millions at the altar of politics.
The demands and challenges facing the people of Kenya should not be swept under the carpet because, as much as we have challenges of livelihood in this country, on the rising cost of living, we have not been able to manage our politics in a better way, that is accommodative to all.
When certain things are mentioned, like creation of the position of the office of Prime Minister, establishment of the Office of Opposition Leader, that is aimed at dignifying the opposition.
We cannot have someone who has actually achieved a certain number of votes, millions of votes, like Raila just being left to be a village elder.
He should have something because he commands a big constituency, he cannot be somebody who can only be seen in the streets and on TV.
He should play a practical role in the governance of the country so that they can actually check on government.
My message to the MPs, and all those involved in the dialogue, is to look at Kenyans in the eye. They should do some things that if they are cornered, they can explain the decision that they have made.
Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims official spoke to the Star
