MP Elachi urges political unity to address country’s problems

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has appealed to leaders across the political spectrum to unite and collectively chart a new course for Kenya.

Speaking during an interview on K24 TV, Elachi emphasised the need for unity and renewed dialogue among political leaders, urging them to set aside differences and prioritise the needs of the Kenyan people.

“I'm pleading to all leaders to go back to the drawing board, sit together regardless of the political divide for the sake of the people,” Elachi stated.

Elachi called for fairness and empathy in political discourse, stressing the importance of national cohesion.

“We are Kenyans, we live all over, and the law allows so don't antagonise where you know you have a sibling,” she added.

Elachi’s remarks come as pressure mounts for a national dialogue to address increasing frustrations, particularly among Kenya’s youth.

Multiple leaders have expressed support for structured talks, including opposition figure Raila Odinga, who recently proposed a national conversation to tackle the country’s economic and governance challenges.

However, not all agree on the approach.

A growing youth-led movement, Identity Yetu, spearheaded by Generation Z activists, has rejected elite-driven dialogue, demanding immediate action on unemployment, systemic exclusion, and inequitable access to resources.

In a recent statement, the group declared that their focus is not political rhetoric but grassroots empowerment and systemic change.

“Our mission is not to engage in political debates, but to actively empower Kenyans, particularly the youth, to take charge of their future,” Identity Yetu said.

The group has criticised the government for failing to address education, employment, and economic opportunity gaps that continue to marginalize young people.

During the interview, Elachi also voiced support for a broad-based government structure, arguing it could help create inclusive dialogue and resolve lingering governance issues.

“For me, broad-based is what I believe my party felt – when you bring the government and ourselves together, you broaden the space to have conversations on things that were not done properly. We can now agree and have a win-win situation,” she explained