Orengo to Ruto: If you truly love ODM, give us an offer we cannot refuse

Speaking in Alego Usonga constituency during a certified seeds distribution exercise, the governor dared the president to give them an ‘irresistible offer’. 

"If the President Ruto really loves the Luo community and ODM, let it not—let him not prevaricate. Let him come out clearly and give an offer we cannot refuse as ODM. Let him give us an offer that we cannot refuse,” said Orengo. 

The Siaya governor also faulted the implementation of the 10-point agenda signed by the President and late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in 2025. 

According to Orengo, key issues in the 10-point agenda are yet to be addressed. 

“Its as clear as daylight; abductions have continued. Extrajudicial killings have continued,” he said. 

“The government has interfered with public meetings like the meetings we as Linda Mwananchi have been holding everywhere we have gone. We have met goons. The cost of living is still up,” he added. 

Orengo insisted therefore that the 10-point agenda must be actualized immediately, stressing that justice for victims of abductions and killings, youth employment, and women’s inclusion in governance cannot be delayed.

“The 10-point agenda must be actualized now. And if it was being implemented, we don't need to be told that it has been implemented; it should be self-evident. Victims of abduction and extrajudicial killing must get their right, they must get justice, and must get compensation now,” he stated. 

On Tuesday, President William Ruto announced a 60-day extension of the mandate of the committee. 

“The committee requested only 60 days for them to conclude what they are doing. And I think it is only fair. They have done a great job; I think it is only fair that we extend by 60 days,” said Ruto. 

According to Ruto, the committee formed on August 6, 2025, has since made progress in the process of compensation of protest victims. 

“We have identified all the victims and profiled their names. We have made sure we have a comprehensive list. We went back all the way to 2017 to make sure all affected are captured,” he told UDA and ODM Members of Parliament during a parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday.