By JULIUS MBALUTOLONDONKenya’s opposition Cord leader Raila Odinga has criticised African leaders for their reluctance to accept opposition. Mr Odinga used Kenya as an example to explain democratic gains, saying the current progressive constitution was achieved through hard work by the opposition and civil society. Mr Odinga said Kenyan opposition had been able to successfully challenge government decisions in court, noting that this was a sign of democratic growth. He decried the current extensions of tenure by African leaders as undemocratic citing the recent example of Burundi, Rwanda and DR Congo. The former PM observed that a Burundi constitutional court had ruled to give the incumbent President Nkurunziza a third term in office.

Source: Daily Nation October 22, 2016 10:41 UTC