Governors Make Special Appeal to Uhuru Regarding Raila

A section of governors allied to the Jubilee Party and the National Super Alliance (NASA) on Monday made an urgent appeal requesting President Uhuru Kenyatta to dialogue with Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Speaking during the fifth edition of the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural Association Games at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, the governors led by Mike Sonko (Nairobi) and Alfred Mutua (Machakos) noted that the political season was now over adding that they were ready to ensure that the two leaders meet and discuss how to unite the country.

Governor Mutua called for the amendment of the Constitution to create inclusivity in government.

“The culture of the winner takes it all has made some sections of the country feel that they have been left out. The amended constitution should create posts of Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister among others,” Mutua was quoted by Citizen.

Governor Sonko on his part urged all Kenyans to resist any forms of incitement that may lead to violence.

[caption caption="Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and his Machakos Counterpart Alfred Mutua during the launch of the games on Monday"][/caption]

“I work with MCAs from both NASA and Jubilee to confirm that we don’t know tribalism," he stated.

Other governors who were present; Paul Chepkwony (Kericho), Ferdinand Waititu (Kiambu), Ali Roba (Mandera), Ali Korane (Garissa) and Wycliffe Oparanya of Kakamega emphasised the need for dialogue adding that the country was more important than any politician.

“Kenya and all her citizens are facing a myriad problem which can only be solved by sitting together to iron them out. As CoG from both Jubilee and NASA, we shall sit together with our principals to rescue the country. We don’t want any more deaths in Kenya,” Oparanya explained.

[caption caption="File image of Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya"][/caption]

The Governors made the remarks following a Supreme Court decision that upheld President  Kenyatta's win.

The inter-county games began on Friday and have brought together 31 counties.

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