Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni has criticized the bipartisan cooperation framework between United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), warning that the 10-point agenda has achieved only 20% implementation ahead of its March 7, 2026, review deadline.
Speaking on a local radio station on March 2, Omogeni said the slow progress has left many Kenyans disappointed, noting that key reforms—ranging from healthcare and education improvements to infrastructure and job creation—have yet to translate into tangible outcomes.
The committee tasked with steering the agenda and consolidating feedback is under mounting pressure to submit a comprehensive progress report before the March 7 deadline, set to ensure accountability following the 2023 political unrest and protests.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has also criticized the committee for inaction since August 2025, saying, “It’s been six months, and so far they have done absolutely nothing.”
However, committee chairperson Agnes Zani defended the work, stating that the committee is reviewing the NADCO report, key provisions of the MOU, and the 10-point agenda, including Article 43 issues such as housing, education, healthcare, and the cost of living. She emphasized that feedback from multiple stakeholders is still being consolidated.
Omogeni, however, contends that the slow pace reflects a lack of political will within the UDA-ODM framework.
He warned that failure to deliver substantive progress before the deadline would erode public confidence in bipartisan agreements and weaken trust in democratic institutions.
The final report is expected to address sensitive matters including electoral reforms, boundary delimitation, and the audit of the 2022 general election, all of which will influence the country’s political trajectory ahead of the 2027 polls.
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