ODM now says 10-point agenda has no expiry date, downplays March 7 deadline

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has downplayed concerns over the lapse of the 10-point agenda committee’s timeframe, saying the process is continuous.

ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the party and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will convene a joint Parliamentary Group meeting next week to discuss the progress and review the implementation of the agenda that was outlined last year to address issues affecting the country.

“On Tuesday, there will be a joint PG of Kenya Kwanza and ODM, who are the signatories of the 10-point agenda, and a progress report will be provided by the team,” said Wanga.

“I want to correct the statement that the 10-point agenda is ending on the 7th (March); the agenda is moving this nation forward, the way it was discussed and canvassed. It does not have an end date. Looking at the issues of the NADCO report, corruption, strengthening devolution and debt, these cannot have an end date.”

Her sentiments were echoed by 10-point agenda implementation committee Chairperson Agnes Zani, who noted that there is no need for alarm regarding the duration set for implementing the issues singled out.

"The committee is now ready with a report which will be given on March 7th, among other reports. March 7th also coincides with the signing of the MoU,” said Zani.

The 10-point agenda was formulated and signed by President William Ruto and former ODM leader, the late Raila Odinga, in March last year.

In August of the same year, the Zani-led committee was formed and tasked with overseeing the implementation of the issues raised under a six-month contract, which is set to expire this Saturday.

The ODM leaders were speaking after National Executive Committee (NEC) deliberations attended by party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, among other senior party officials.