ODM Clarifies 10-Point Agenda Is Ongoing, Dismisses Deadline Speculation

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has moved to clear confusion surrounding its 10-point reform agenda, insisting that the initiative remains active and has no fixed end date.

Party leaders stressed that the agenda is a long-term framework designed to address deep-seated national challenges rather than a short-term political project.

Speaking after a National Executive Committee meeting, ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga clarified that the widely reported March 7 date has been widely misunderstood. 

“The agenda does not expire on any particular date,” Wanga explained. 

“These reforms tackle structural issues such as corruption, public debt management, and devolution, which require continuous oversight and political commitment.”

She further revealed that ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) plan to hold a joint Parliamentary Group meeting next week. 

The session will assess progress on the agenda and determine the next steps to ensure meaningful outcomes for Kenyans. 

Wanga emphasized that the focus should remain on the impact of reforms rather than the adherence to arbitrary deadlines.

Agnes Zani, who chairs the committee overseeing the agenda’s implementation, supported Wanga’s clarification. 

She explained that the March 7 date marks the submission of the committee’s progress report and coincides with the anniversary of the ODM-UDA cooperation agreement. 

“It does not signify the conclusion of the reform process,” Zani added, urging stakeholders to focus on tangible results rather than timelines.

The 10-point agenda, signed last year by President William Ruto and former ODM leader Raila Odinga, was designed to stabilize Kenya’s political environment and tackle pressing national challenges. 

The committee tasked with monitoring its implementation was originally given a six-month mandate, which has since evolved to accommodate ongoing developments.

ODM leaders insist that while committee reporting schedules may change, the broader reform agenda remains a priority. 

They highlighted that recommendations linked to reports such as the NADCO review require sustained follow-up to ensure that reforms are both effective and lasting.