The Orange Democratic Movement has applauded President William Ruto for fulfilling half of the commitments outlined in the 10-point reform agreement he signed with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga earlier this year.
Speaking during Raila’s memorial service in Awendo, Migori County, ODM leaders said the implementation of five out of the ten agreed points reflected a positive working relationship and goodwill between the two sides.
ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga led the delegation in commending the President, noting that several issues identified during the March signing at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre had already been acted upon.
The party said the ten-point plan formed a foundation for political cooperation and would remain the benchmark for supporting Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed said ODM was satisfied with the pace so far.
“As a minority leader, I can say at least five out of the ten-point agenda have been implemented,” Junet stated, adding that the remaining areas would likely be completed before the next election.
“We have five (items) pending, we want the broad-based government to fulfill the five so that he (Ruto) will get a smooth ride in 2027,” he said.
The agreement between Ruto and Raila included the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, enhancing inclusivity, reinforcing devolution, promoting youth investment, improving leadership integrity, and eliminating extravagance in public service.
Other provisions focused on protecting the right to peaceful assembly, auditing national debt, fighting corruption, stopping misuse of public funds, safeguarding the sovereignty of citizens, ending abductions, and upholding constitutionalism and the rule of law.
In August, both leaders unveiled a five-member committee to oversee the execution of the pact. The team, chaired by Agnes Zani and deputised by Javas Bigambo, also includes Fatuma Ibrahim, Kevin Kiarie, and Gabriel Oguda.
Although the committee is yet to release an official update, ODM leaders in Migori pointed out progress in several areas, such as increased funding to counties, improved inclusivity in government positions, and a sharp decline in cases of abductions.
“On devolution we have agreed to increase the allocation in the next budget, inclusivity this broad-based has all tribes in this country, the government has also implemented human rights and constitutionalism and that is why since we signed the MoU there are no abductions,” Junet said.
He added that efforts to compensate victims of police brutality were only delayed after courts halted the process that had been set in motion.
