Agnes Zani: 10-point agenda committee currently funded by ODM and UDA, not govt
By Mabonga Makhanu, February 11, 2026The chairperson of the Committee on the Implementation of the 10-Point Agenda (COIN-10), Agnes Zani, has clarified that the committee’s activities so far are being financed by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) parties, and not the National Treasury.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, where she was supposed to brief the country on the progress made, Zani stated that the committee is supported by UDA and ODM political parties rather than the exchequer.
She further added that they may not be able to compute the exact figures received in terms of support, as they only request funds from the parties when needed.
“We haven’t operated with the budget as such, because, for the first time, this Committee is a committee that has been supported by political parties rather than from the exchequer. We haven’t; we don’t have the figures in terms of what we’ve received. We’ve received it in terms of support and when and if it is needed at the various times,” Zani stated.
Zani noted that through the parties’ support, they have been able to set up offices at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and Magadi to facilitate the committee’s work, as well as carry out public participation initiatives with Kenyans and engage various stakeholders.
“So far from what we’ve been able to receive, we’ve been able, for example, to have an office. We have an office at Magadi and KICC. We’ve been able, for example, to do the public, public engagements. We’ve also been able, for example, to do some of the stakeholder participation,” she said.
She also explained that the political parties that were key signatories to the 10-Point Agenda, UDA and ODM, have been taking responsibility for the committee’s financial expenses.
For example, if they want to hold a public participation event, one of the two parties would step forward to fund that specific task.
Zani added that while they have made suggestions and recommendations to the exchequer regarding the budget and funding for completing the committee’s tasks, they are fully relying on political parties to finance their activities.
She assured that at the end of the process, they will provide a full expenditure report for their activities to the party principals and finance directors of the two parties.
Sifuna’s reservations
This clarification comes at a time when theO DM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna expressed dissatisfaction with the committee’s activities, stating that they have delivered no meaningful work or results one year after the committee’s reconstitution. He has given the committee a 30-day ultimatum to finalise its report.
Kajwang defends committee
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has defended the committee, noting that some of its work cannot be implemented within one year and requires more time. He explained that many of the issues before the COIN-10 committee are historical, and the committee should be allowed sufficient time to act effectively.