Political leaders should drop the hardline stance and embrace dialogue to avoid escalating the tension in the country.
The mass protests and product boycotts announced by the opposition leader Raila Odinga are likely to reverse some gains that the country has made post-Covid.
Companies have recently cut operations or frozen hiring and promotions, citing a tough business environment. The rising tension could make things worse.
The opposition has raised issues that the government needs to address such as the high cost of living.
We urge the leaders to sit down and come up with the best ways to cushion millions of Kenyans who have been hit hard by the economic woes facing the country.
For its part, the opposition leaders should rein in their supporters to maintain peace during demonstrations.
While the Constitution gives every Kenyan the right to a peaceful protest, looting and destruction of property should not be allowed.
The police have a duty to arrest individuals who take advantage of the protests and at the same time a responsibility to protect life and property.
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