Principals should honour National Accord provisions

Four years ago, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga signed the National Accord that brought to an end post-election violence. Today, as we look back at journey we have travelled over the past four years, a few reflections are in order. Many challenges notwithstanding, the letter and spirit of the National Accord has prevailed. However, a host of undertakings are unfulfilled, as some institutions created by the accord remain inactive.

Although the accord immediately fixed the political problem – creation of the Grand Coalition Government – it has failed to aptly address the humanitarian crisis. The resettlement of IDPs has been painfully slow. That some Kenyans are still holed up in tents is a major indictment of our leaders – the legislators and the principals.