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We urgently need real reforms and reformers going forward

Standing on vehicles from left, Jomvu MP Bady Twalibu and ODM Deputy Leader Abdulswamad Nasir, and Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were and ODM Deputy Leader Simba Arati. They were addressing a political rally in Oyugis Town, Kasipul Constituency. The ODM leaders now say they allowed their members to join President William Ruto's government to prevent his administration from falling, not to form a coalition with him (James Omoro, Standard).

Watching the unfolding political scenario in Kenya, one cannot fail to sense the unanimity among us that something needs to be done. However, as in many communities, we seem unsure exactly what needs to be done and who should do it.

As we head into a new campaign mode, it is easy to get lost in the deafening choruses of who must go or stay. What is urgently needed is a sober mind, both collectively and individually. An explanation would do.

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