Kenya urgently needs a national engagement, not just a dialogue

Police engage youths in running battles in Mathare 4A on March 27, 2023, when the Azimio staged antigovernment demos against high cost of living. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Kenya is literally burning. During last week's Monday protests, a Church and a Mosque were burnt down.

This was eerily reminiscent of the tragic torching of Kiambaa Church in Uasin Gishu back in 2008. Luckily, no lives were lost in these places of worship this time.