Siaya Governor James Orengo has challenged President William Ruto to demonstrate genuine commitment to the Luo community and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) by making what he described as an “irresistible offer” to the party.

Speaking in Alego Usonga Constituency during a certified seeds distribution exercise, Orengo said the president should openly state his intentions if he truly wants closer cooperation with ODM.

“If President Ruto really loves the Luo community and ODM, let him not prevaricate. Let him come out clearly and give an offer we cannot refuse as ODM. Let him give us an offer that we cannot refuse,” Orengo said.

The governor also criticised the implementation of the 10-point agenda signed between President Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in 2025, arguing that key commitments under the agreement have yet to be fulfilled.

According to Orengo, issues such as abductions, extrajudicial killings, interference with public gatherings and the rising cost of living remain unresolved despite the agreement.

“It’s as clear as daylight; abductions have continued. Extrajudicial killings have continued,” he said.

“The government has interfered with public meetings like the meetings we as Linda Mwananchi have been holding everywhere we have gone. We have met goons. The cost of living is still up,” he added.

Orengo insisted that the 10-point agenda must be implemented immediately, stressing that justice for victims of abductions and killings, as well as youth employment and women’s inclusion in governance, should not be delayed.

“The 10-point agenda must be actualized now. And if it was being implemented, we don’t need to be told that it has been implemented; it should be self-evident,” he said.

“Victims of abduction and extrajudicial killing must get their right, they must get justice, and must get compensation now.”

His remarks came shortly after President Ruto announced a 60-day extension of the mandate of a committee tasked with addressing issues arising from the agreement.

Speaking during a meeting with United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM Members of Parliament, Ruto said the committee had requested additional time to complete its 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,” the president said.

According to Ruto, the committee formed on August 6, 2025, has made progress in identifying and profiling victims of past protests who are eligible for compensation.

“We have identified all the victims and profiled their names. We have made sure we have a comprehensive list. We went back all the way to 2017 to make sure all affected are captured,” he said.

The debate around the implementation of the 10-point agenda continues to shape political discourse within ODM and the broader national political landscape.

Former Devolution and Planning Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera, on Wednesday, March 11 morning, allegedly fired warning shots after goons stormed his hotel in Kisumu. 

In a statement, Nyakera claimed that over 100 goons attacked his hotel, damaged property, and injured the staff.

The former PS, who was at the hotel at the time, reportedly pursued the attackers after hearing the commotion and fired two warning shots into the air to scare them away.

“At 5:00 am today, over 100 goons attacked my hotel in Kisumu, damaging property and injuring our staff, including tying up the security lady.

“Upon hearing the commotion, I quickly went after them, shooting twice in the air as they fled,” Nyakera claimed.

Following the incident, Nyakera claimed he called the OCS and asked for backup, but the support did not arrive.

The DCP politician said he later sent the OCS a message informing him that he would shoot anyone who stepped onto his property.

“I called the OCS and asked for backup, but an hour later, when no backup was forthcoming, I sent him a message that I intend to shoot anyone stepping onto my property. I hope he shared the message in their security WhatsApp group,” he alleged.

Nyakera also claimed that a similar incident occurred weeks ago, when alleged goons accompanied by the landlord reportedly stormed the premises, carted away merchandise, and locked them out of their own property.

He alleged that a senior government official had given instructions that he should not be a tenant in a government building because he is in the opposition.

Further, Nyakera said he took over the premises in 2019 and holds a 50-year lease on the property.

The former Devolution PS claimed that he has so far invested over Ksh235 million into the hotel.

“I took over these premises as a shell in 2019, and have invested over 235 million as per court records, and I hold a 50-year lease on this property. If he indeed wants to take over the property, let him come, and we do a valuation, and I sell it to him,” Nyakera claimed.

Nyakera has been a fierce critic of the current government since he was sacked from the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) board chairperson role.

He was dismissed from the position by President William Ruto in a gazette notice dated April 1, 2025.

Nyakera was replaced by Samuel Waweru Mwangi, who will serve in the position until April 2028.

“I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Samuel Waweru Mwangi to be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 1st April, 2025. The appointment of Irungu Nyakera is revoked,” the notice stated.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that the 10-point agenda between ODM and the Kenya Kwanza administration has been implemented. 

According to Sifuna, the committee overseeing the process failed to submit its final report by the March 7 deadline and instead briefed a select group in what he termed a “charade”.

Speaking on Wednesday, Sifuna said the committee was required to issue progress reports every two months and deliver a final comprehensive report on March 7, 2026, which he argued also marked the expiry of the agreement.

He claimed the report was not released on time and was not presented to the public as required, accusing the committee of acting in contempt of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s intentions.

“What we witnessed yesterday was a shameful charade meant to trick the public that the MOU had been implemented,” Sifuna said, insisting that “nothing could be further from the truth”.

Sifuna pointed to what he described as confusion at an event held at the KICC, saying some attendees challenged the President on the contents of the report.

He also claimed the President sought to extend the committee’s mandate by 60 days, which he said contradicted assertions by ODM leader Oburu Oginga that there was no time limit to implementing the agreement.

He further argued that the ODM Parliamentary Group  has no powers under the party constitution to make such decisions, saying the agreement and the oversight process were handled through ODM’s National Executive Committee.

Sifuna said any purported extension of the committee’s mandate was “unconstitutional, null and void”.

Sifuna said implementation of the agenda should be measurable and not based on conjecture, citing issues such as abductions and alleged extrajudicial killings, the share of revenue to counties, and respect for political parties’ identity and integrity.

He said his side would present what he called a “true report” detailing failures in implementing the 10-point agenda, item by item.

He accused the committee of shifting focus late in its term by travelling around the country under the guise of public participation, saying the answers should have been sought from the executive.

“The resolution to the 10 agenda items lay squarely with the regime of President William Ruto,” he said, adding that the committee should have been “domiciled at State House” demanding answers.

Sifuna said the debate touches on the country’s constitutional values and accountability, arguing that leaders must be held to public commitments.

He said the report his side plans to release was compiled through public engagement and review of records, including surveys and feedback collected through phone calls and emails, as well as scrutiny of government records and parliamentary proceedings on bills linked to the agenda.

He said they also reviewed actions by the Executive and rulings by the Judiciary on rule of law and constitutionalism, and consulted reports by independent organisations and civil society groups.

“What we are presenting to you here is not something we just sat somewhere and created,” he said, describing it as a consultative and “scientific” process with a clear methodology.