NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya’s opposition alliance is prepared to negotiate with the government over electoral reforms and the high cost of living, while also resuming protests, opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Thursday.
In early April, Odinga ended anti-government protests after an appeal from President William Ruto, but said at the time they could resume within days if there was no meaningful engagement or response from the government.
Thousands participated in three marches held over two weeks in late March and early April. The protests, in part stirred by accusations of fraud in last August’s presidential election, were all marred by violence.
“Kenyans are standing firm. We have agreed, the talks proceed, but I agree with the recommendation that has come out of here today that talks will proceed and protests will run parallel,” Odinga told a town-hall style meeting in the capital Nairobi.
“We will continue. We…
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