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12 April, 2023

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Kenya's main opposition coalition has announced plans to hold "direct engagements" with the public as it prepares for talks with the government on electoral reforms.

On Tuesday, Azimio la Umoja coalition, led by veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, said it remained committed to easing political tension through dialogue after its anti-government protests turned violent last month.

It said it would hold its first town hall meeting tomorrow followed by a public rally on Sunday in the capital, Nairobi, to explain the upcoming course of action.

Both the ruling coalition and Azimio have named their representatives in the talks, which Odinga insists should be expanded beyond members of parliament.

Odinga, who claims that last year's presidential election was stolen from him, called off the protests after President William Ruto agreed to talks with the opposition.