Kenya's political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work – if both sides understand their roles

Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja coalition in Kenya. Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images

Since Kenya’s presidential election in August 2022, the new government has been in conflict with the opposition.

In democratic systems, such conflict is healthy; it can enhance governance. But it must not interfere with the government’s ability to perform its constitutional functions.