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Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Hon Manje Rejects Baba’s Call for National Dialogue




         
Photo courtesy of Library: Jubilee Party leader Hon Manje speaking at Party Headquarters during certificate issuance 2021

By Erick Wanjala

Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Hon. Joseph Manje has firmly rejected a call for national dialogue initiated by Prime Minister HE Raila Odinga, this comes in a dramatic twist that threatens to derail efforts at national reconciliation, some critics citing insincerity, political manipulation, and lack of clear agenda.

Speaking at Naivasha over the Weekend Hon Manje stated the former Prime Minister of using the dialogue proposal as a public relations gimmick to silence critics and pacify growing dissent from opposition ranks.

 “The so-called national dialogue is not rooted in genuine intentions to address the real issues affecting Kenyans. It is a smokescreen designed to buy time and shift focus from the suffering of ordinary citizens,” declared Hon Manje.

The Prime Minister, in a televised address last week, called for an inclusive dialogue process bringing together political leaders, civil society, youth, religious groups, and business stakeholders to chart a unified path forward in light of recent unrest and rising economic tensions.

However, Hon Manje, a vocal and influential figure within the opposition coalition, dismissed the move as too little, too late. “We cannot sit at the table every now and then and whatever deliberations are stated are usually shelved and no actions is taken especially to those who continue to preside over economic mismanagement, police brutality, and shrinking democratic space,” said Hon Manje

He added that before any talks can be entertained, the government must first demonstrate goodwill by releasing political detainees, halting unconstitutional budget cuts to counties, and addressing the rising cost of living.

The rejection has drawn mixed reactions from the political class. Supporters of the dialogue process argue that it is the only way to restore national unity, while others have applauded Hon Manje bold stance as a principled refusal to rubber-stamp government excesses.

 “This is a high-stakes standoff. The Deputy Party Leader is clearly positioning himself as a defender of the people’s will, but the question remains whether this hardline approach will yield results or deepen the national divide.” Political analyst Prof. Henry Wekesa noted,

With the opposition coalition appearing divided over whether to engage in the proposed dialogue, the country is now entering uncertain political waters, with the next few weeks likely to define the future of governance, reform, and stability in Kenya.


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