Edwin Sifuna has dismissed assertions that the 10-point agenda agreed between the Orange Democratic Movement and the government of William Ruto has been implemented.
Speaking on Wednesday, Sifuna criticised the committee overseeing the process, saying it failed to release its final report by the March 7 deadline as initially agreed.
According to the senator, the committee was expected to issue progress reports every two months and publish a comprehensive final report to the public on March 7, 2026.
He argued that the report was neither released on time nor made public, accusing the committee of presenting its findings to a limited audience instead.
Sifuna described an event held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre as a “charade”, claiming it was intended to create the impression that the Memorandum of Understanding had been successfully implemented.
The senator also pointed to what he described as confusion during the event, saying some participants questioned the President about the contents of the report.
He further criticised the proposal by President William Ruto to extend the committee’s mandate by 60 days, arguing that such a move contradicts statements made by Oburu Oginga that the agreement had no fixed timeline.
Sifuna also maintained that the ODM Parliamentary Group does not have the authority under the party’s constitution to approve such decisions.
According to him, matters concerning the agreement and oversight of its implementation fall under the mandate of the party’s National Executive Committee.
He therefore described any extension of the committee’s mandate as unconstitutional and legally invalid.
The senator added that the implementation of the 10-point agenda should be evaluated using measurable outcomes rather than assumptions.
He cited continued concerns over alleged abductions, extrajudicial killings, revenue allocation to counties and respect for political parties’ autonomy as examples of areas where progress should be assessed.
Sifuna said his faction intends to release what it calls a “true report” outlining shortcomings in the implementation of the agenda.
He accused the committee of shifting its focus toward public participation tours across the country instead of demanding accountability from the Executive.
According to him, the responsibility for addressing the issues in the 10-point agenda rests primarily with the government led by President Ruto.
Sifuna said the report his team plans to release is based on consultations with members of the public and analysis of available records.
He noted that the group reviewed surveys, public feedback collected through phone calls and emails, parliamentary debates on relevant legislation, and official government records.
The team also examined decisions by the Judiciary on matters related to constitutionalism and the rule of law, in addition to reports produced by civil society organisations and independent bodies.
Sifuna insisted that the findings were based on a structured and consultative process rather than personal opinions.
