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Kenya's political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work if both sides understand their roles

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi and a host of Azimio leaders arrive for talks at the Bomas of Kenya. [Dennish Ochieng, Standard]

Since Kenya's presidential election in August 2022, the new government has been in conflict with the opposition.

In democratic systems, such conflict is healthy; it can enhance governance. But it must not interfere with the government's ability to perform its constitutional functions.

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