Deputy President William Ruto has explained the need for a strong opposition and how it contributes to the development of Kenya.
During an interview with K24 TV's Anne Kiguta, on Sunday evening, he stated that he was open to a restructure of how the opposition is formed.
The DP explained that they was confusion in the opposition because the current system does not allow its leaders to be Members of Parliament.
"In my opinion, it doesn't require a referendum for us to give proper infrastructure for the leaders of the opposition to take up their responsibilities in Parliament to be able to hold to the government to account," Ruto spoke.
"Any government is going to be as competent as the opposition that is checking it," he added.
Through amendments of the law in Parliament, the DP proposes that the leader of the opposition and their running mate should automatically become MPs.
When Ms Kiguta asked whether there is any official opposition in the current government's structure, he responded "I'm not sure. I think if we had an opposition you wouldn't be asking me that question."
"Of course, we have former opposition leaders, Raila Odinga and other, who at the moment are not in the opposition and they are somewhere in between," he noted.
He argued against the formation of a one-party state because it could lead to a dictatorship.
"Kenya is a multi-party democracy. Any legislation that negates this constitutional ideal is untenable and will set us on the path of a dictatorship. We can't contemplate such a scenario as it will defeat accountability, transparency and competent leadership," he Ruto posted on his social media.
