Forgotten lot? No word on cost of living as talks enter the last lap

National Dialogue Committee co-chairs Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichungwah at Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi. [Samson Wire, Standard]

This past week has been good for President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga, who had their way in the ongoing talks at the Bomas of Kenya. Not so much for mwananchi as the National Dialogue Committee is yet to thrash out the agenda item that mostly affects them - the biting cost of living.

On Thursday, the dialogue team agreed to establish the office of the leader of the official opposition, entrench the office of prime cabinet secretary in the Constitution and legitimise affirmative action and oversight funds. President William Ruto listed the items in a memorandum to Parliament late last year and the committee's nod promises a smooth sailing in the House.