COIN-10 Vows to Push Forward Ruto-Odinga Reform Agenda Despite Political Shocks

By Virginia Siebella 

The Committee Overseeing the Implementation of the Ten-Point Agenda and the Nadco Report (COIN-10) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the reforms agreed upon in the March pact between President William Ruto and the late Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, emphasizing that the work must continue despite the absence of the late opposition leader.

Speaking at a three-day retreat in Machakos, COIN-10 Chairperson Dr. Agnes Zani acknowledged the impact of Raila Odinga’s passing, describing it as a “massive blow to the committee and the nation,” but underlined that his vision for reforms remains central to the committee’s mandate.

In a demonstration of continuity, the committee congratulated Dr. Oburu Oginga, the new ODM Party Leader, for stepping into Raila’s role and pledging to carry forward his vision. Dr. Zani confirmed that Dr. Oginga had already met with the committee, expressing steadfast support for the reform agenda.

The retreat, supported by the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-K), reviewed progress since the committee’s inception in August, refined frameworks for tracking implementation, and prepared deliverables under the March agreement.

Dr. Zani outlined the committee’s systematic approach to overseeing reforms, noting, “We now have a big matrix for each of the 10 points, including the issue, how to scope it, how to narrow down on various indicators, how to measure them, and which sources to consolidate data from. Very shortly, we want to present actual data on each of the 10 points to the public and principals alike.”

The COIN-10 Chairperson emphasized that the agenda addresses critical national concerns, including legislative reforms, debt management, corruption, inclusivity, reduction of wastage, sovereignty of the people, and compensation for protesters. “Another way of looking at the 10-point agenda is to see it as the roadmap for development for our country,” she said.

Dr. Zani also reassured Kenyans that the committee, though time-bound, would continue periodic updates through public engagements and the media. “Despite political shocks, the work continues,” she said, adding that the committee is actively engaging stakeholders across socio-economic and governance sectors to compile a final report for presentation to the principals in the coming months.

The retreat reinforced COIN-10’s commitment to ensure that Raila Odinga’s reform vision is preserved, implemented, and monitored, providing a structured pathway for Kenya’s development trajectory.