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Independent AfricaAnti-government protests in Kenya called off

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Anti-government protests in Kenya called off

In order to allow for bipartisan discussions on the creation of the nation’s election commission, Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has canceled protests scheduled for Monday.

President William Ruto requested Mr Odinga to call them off and allow for talks.

The opposition has been holding demonstrations twice a week in opposition to rising living expenses, the creation of a new electoral commission, and the validity of the president’s election from the previous year.

President Ruto agreed to one demand and suggested a bipartisan discussion in parliament over the electoral commission’s reorganization.

But his statement did not mention the cost of living. He also asked Mr Odinga to respect the constitution and the Supreme Court, which validated his election last year.

In his speech, Mr Odinga acknowledged the president’s calls for dialogue and described Mr Ruto’s statement as important.

But he warned that protests would resume within one week if the talks did not bear fruit.

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