ODM’s Linda Mwananchi faction faults 10-point agenda report, announces independent review

The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has accused the broad-based arrangement of sabotaging the 10-point agenda that was signed between the late longtime party leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto.

According to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, the party’s Central Management Committee was meant to submit progress reports every two months and a final report to the public on March 7, 2026.

Led by Dr. Agnes Zani, the committee was formed on August 6, 2025, to oversee the agenda's status, hold periodic meetings, and submit a final report this past Saturday. 

He questioned how the broad-based arrangement merely marked the day as an anniversary rather than a deadline.

"Baba they have woken up today to mock your legacy while swearing in your name. You do not have to be an English Professor to understand what Baba wanted. It’s there in black and white. Progress reports to him every two months and a final report to the public last Saturday. Now they are putting words in a dead man’s mouth. Give us a signal, Jakom!" The Nairobi Senator posted on X.

ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi echoed his sentiments, faulting the Zani-led committee for not upholding transparency in its operations.

"The committee's operations have lacked transparency and regular reporting as required. Kenyans have largely been treated to public relations narratives rather than clear progress reports on promised reforms," Osotsi said in a statement. 

"ODM was founded as a people's movement committed to democracy, justice and social reform. It would therefore be tragic if its founding ideals were subordinated to the political interests of the regime the reforms were meant to check." 

The Vihiga Senator revealed that the Linda Mwananchi faction would present an independent assessment of the 10-point agenda on Wednesday, March 11. 

The remarks come as President Ruto extended the committee's mandate by another 60 days, citing their great work. 

“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,” Ruto stated during a joint ODM-UDA Parliamentary Group meeting in State House.