Enough is enough, no Kenyan should die over poll protests again

The National Assembly's chamber.

Kenya is at a crossroads again. Even as the Senate tries to broker fresh consensus over contested amendment of election laws, the Opposition is threatening to go back to the streets next week.

The Jubilee coalition, which has a majority membership in the National Assembly, bulldozed amendments to electoral laws after the Opposition boycotted a special sitting, setting the stage for a confrontation.
While both sides claim to have a point, we urge leaders to give dialogue a chance and explore all means available to resolve conflicts surrounding the contested elections laws with a view to holding a free, fair and credible General Election on August 8, 2017.