The European Commission (EC) has blamed Kenya’s slow pace of reforms on indecision on the part of President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister, Raila Odinga.
Addressing the press in Nairobi, EC head of delegation in Kenya, Eric van der Linden said that although the two leaders were keen to implement key reforms, they were being held hostage by their cronies in the coalition government.
“It is this fear of trampling on some interests that has weakened the push towards conclusive execution of the reforms,” he said.
Among the anticipated reforms include the provision of a new constitution, electoral and judicial reforms and an end to impunity and extrajudicial killings.
He said that although the coalition government has been marred by constant wrangling, it should not be used as an excuse to realize development in the country.
Already, the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan who brokered Kenya’s peace process has expressed his disappointment over the slow pace of reforms.
Source African Press Agency
