Uhuru-Raila reconciliation offers valuable lessons for troubled Great Lakes region

Deo Hakizimana

The recent move by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his erstwhile political opponent Raila Odinga to set aside their bitter political differences and work together is not only good for Kenya's stability but also sends a powerful signal to the troubled Great Lakes region and the entire African continent.

Having worked for many years in initiatives to promote political and social dialogue in Africa to avert conflicts, I have no doubt that the reconciliation pact offers robust inspiration and lessons for all of Africa, especially for the African Great Lakes Region that is torn apart by instability.