CORD renewed calls for referendum are misguided and reeks of insincerity

Sometime last year the leaders of the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy [CORD] took anti-Jubilee campaign a notch higher when they launched the Okoa Kenya movement. The launch had been preceded by a series of countrywide rallies during which they alleged that President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy had failed to live up to  pre-election pledges and the oath of office. In light of this, the CORD brigade led by the three principals would resort to issuing threats and ultimatums to the President.

For instance, prior to the Saba Saba rally, they warned Uhuru that he risked facing a public uprising if he fails to convene a national dialogue conference by then. Though a cloud of uncertainty would reign in the eve of the rally, President Uhuru would not be cowed and he would remain firm, vigilant and prepared to face his critics. However, he would not use strong arm tactics but rather he would act in accordance with the provisions of the constitution. Notably, at no time did President Uhuru move to oppose calls for dialogue but he reiterated that the talks must be held within the framework of the constitution. As such, Kenyans would wait to see Raila’s endgame?