Oburu Oginga has rejected claims that the mandate of the committee overseeing the 10-point agenda under the Broad-Based Government (BBG) expired on March 7.
Speaking on Tuesday during a joint parliamentary group meeting involving members of the Orange Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance in Nairobi, Oburu clarified that the date was only meant to mark the anniversary of the agreement that established the initiative.
He explained that March 7 was set aside to commemorate the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between President William Ruto and the late Raila Odinga, which laid the foundation for the BBG.
According to Oburu, the date was also intended for the presentation of a progress report on the implementation of the 10-point agenda rather than the conclusion of the entire process.
He emphasised that the Broad-Based Government arrangement was designed to run until 2027 and should not be confused with the work of the committee tasked with overseeing the agenda.
Oburu further explained that even if the term of the taskforce led by Agnes Zani eventually ends, the BBG itself will continue because it was established independently of the 10-point agenda.
He said the agenda was only introduced to strengthen the broader cooperation framework between the political actors involved.
However, his remarks were challenged by Edwin Sifuna, who did not attend the meeting.
Sifuna accused Oburu of misrepresenting the terms of the agreement that created the committee.
The senator shared excerpts of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between President Ruto and the late Raila, arguing that the document clearly outlines the committee’s reporting structure and deadlines.
According to the MoU, the committee was required to begin work immediately and provide progress updates to the principals every two months, while also presenting quarterly reports to a joint ODM–Kenya Kwanza parliamentary group.
The first such meeting was held on August 18, 2025, with the final comprehensive report expected to be released to the public on March 7, 2026, marking one year since the agreement was signed.
In a Facebook post, Sifuna criticised the interpretation of the timeline, saying the intentions of the late Raila were clearly documented in the agreement.
He urged Raila, popularly known as “Baba,” to clarify the matter, accusing some leaders of misrepresenting the legacy of the ODM founder.
