Uhuru Kenyatta Reaches Out To Opposition

Post-election violence has broken out in Kenya once more. Uhuru Kenyatta is accused of electoral fraud and corruption by the opposition. The president is calling for unity and collaboration with political opposition. Instances of violence in 2007 and 2017 demonstrate that western style democracy may not be the best political system for Kenya. This does not mean by default authoritarianism should be accepted as an alternative. The task now is to stop the interventions in Somalia, which is putting Kenya at risk, dealing with public debt, and making sure the country reaches development targets. Kenya should look to be a mediator in the conflicts in Sudan, while simultaneously enhancing relations with Ethiopia. Most importantly, Kenya must form a solution to the political factionalism that is dividing the nation. If a resolution is not formed, the country could slip into civil war. Such an event would destabilize East Africa and reverberate across the African continent.  Ralia Odinga if he wants to stay relevant, must work with President Kenyatta to prevent this. If the two political figures cannot reach some form of an agreement it may be time to change the electoral system.