ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has urged the Kenya Kwanza administration to fully implement the broad-based political arrangement, particularly the 10-Point Agenda, before the 2027 deadline.
The Party Leader stated that the government must demonstrate seriousness and goodwill in honouring the pact.
Speaking at Chungwa House on Tuesday, Oburu insisted that the full rollout of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report and other agreed reforms should be completed ahead of August 2027, warning that ODM should not be taken for granted in the partnership.
“ODM party is firmly in the broad-based arrangement, and the government should work hard to implement the 10-point agenda that includes full implementation of the NADCO Report before August 2027. The party is united and strong, and that it should not be taken for granted by anyone,” Oburu said.
He said the party remains united and strong and continues to play a critical role in national political engagements.
Oburu issued the call while hosting newly elected MPs Boyd Were (Kasipul), Moses Omondi (Ugunja) and Harrison Kombe (Magarini), who were set to be sworn in later in the day.
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar also addressed the meeting, offering insights into the joint implementation plan for the 10-Point Agenda signed between ODM and UDA in March.
ODM reaffirmed its commitment to a structured bilateral process to ensure the government addresses all issues outlined in the agreement.
The agreement between the two parties was officiated by the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President William Ruto.
The report and recommendations of the 10-member Committee, which was established to facilitate a dialogue and consensus building, recommend appropriate constitutional, legal and policy reforms on issues of concern to Kenyans, focused on five key areas.
The first key area was under the electoral justice and related matters. The Committee looked into the restructuring and reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, and an audit of the 2022 presidential elections.
For this, it recommended the reconstitution of the IEBC selection panel comprising nine members.
On the same, it also recommended the intervals within which the review of boundaries may be done with the resolution of Parliament, that there be an investigation of the claims of marginalisation by the relevant bodies and made provision for fast-tracking enactment of a legislative framework for review of the county boundaries as provided for under Article 188 of the Constitution.
On the issue of audit of the 2022 Presidential Elections, the Committee recommended the appointment of a panel of experts who would evaluate the 2022 electoral process and a mechanism for evaluating future elections.
The second issue dealt with by the Committee was the outstanding Constitutional matters, where they tackled the cost of living and related issues, implementation of the two-thirds gender rule, governance issues, including promoting national unity and inclusivity in public appointments and adequate balances.
On the fidelity to political parties or coalitions and the law on multiparty democracy, NADCO delved into possible ways of preventing interference with political parties or coalitions.
On the fourth issue of entrenching funds into the Constitution, the Committee looked into the National Government Constituency Fund, the National Government Affirmative Action Fund and the Senate Oversight Fund.
On Establishment and Entrenchment of State Offices, the issue of the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition and Office of the Prime Minister.
The Committee recommended the establishment and entrenchment of the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition in the Constitution in recognition of the value and legitimacy of opposition parties as part of the country’s political system.
In addition, it also recommended the establishment and entrenchment of an Office of the Prime Minister in the Constitution as a means of coordination of functions of the Executive arm of Government.
