The Institute for Human Rights has urged former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to focus on strengthening democracy in the country and hold President William Ruto to account for human rights violations.

They appealed to the ODM leader to turn his focus on piling pressure on President Ruto to tackle the country's challenges with determination and a clear sense of purpose, saying joining Kenya Kwanza would ruin his democratic credentials.

In a statement from Geneva, Switzerland, David Koros, the President of the Institute for Human Rights, said Raila should demand justice for the youth murdered and those abducted for criticising Ruto. "It would be prudent for Raila to now turn his focus on seeking justice for the young people who were abducted, killed or forced to disappear for criticizing Ruto." He said.

Koros cautioned Raila against joining Ruto, saying such a move would ruin his legacy.