Why talk about national dialogue if we cannot face the fact that no crime can rival people dying because of an election? DIALOGUETalking about national dialogue suggests that we are aware of the dangers of not reflecting on our systems. The proponents of this position rightfully remind us to go back to the ‘scene of crime’ and dialogue on how not to repeat whatever mistakes there were. RECONCILIATIONIf the dialogue picks up, there are a few basics that must not be lost, whichever way the post-handshake dialogue unfolds. Let the national dialogue, therefore, not turn out to be a mere development agenda (Various government ministries will deal with that, anyway).

Source: Daily Nation April 29, 2018 20:26 UTC