Eddie Oketch: ODM supports vision of broad-based government
By Nancy Marende, November 18, 2025Migori Senator Eddie Oketch has reaffirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains firmly committed to the broad-based government arrangement, saying the party’s position has never been in doubt.
Speaking during a TV interview on Monday, November 17, 2025, Oketch, the broad-based setup emerged out of necessity at a time when the country was deeply divided and at risk of political instability.
“The broad-based arrangement came under special circumstances when we were losing our country last year,” he said. “The rationale for the broad-based government is very clear.”
He emphasised that ODM’s decision to support the framework was deliberate and anchored within the party’s structures, noting that Raila Odinga’s leadership in steering the relationship reflects the party’s collective stance.
“It is very clear in our minds—at least for the majority of us in ODM—that there is no question whatsoever about the broad-based government. We are fully supporting its vision as it is,” Oketch stated.
He praised National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed for presenting a detailed scorecard on the performance of the broad-based government so far. A
According to the report, the administration has achieved about 50% of the commitments outlined in its 10-point agenda.
In fact, Junet did a very good job; he gave a scorecard of what the broad-based government has done, which is about 50%, and of course, whatever needs to be done in that broad-based arrangement takes time.
Oketch added that meaningful transformation within such an arrangement takes time, and the true evaluation of the government’s performance will happen in 2027.
“The metrics for evaluating the broad-based government will be clear by 2027, based on how much of the 10-point agenda has been delivered,” he said.
He dismissed leaders who appear to be wavering in their support, saying any attempts to distance oneself from the arrangement are driven by personal interests rather than party policy.
“If someone is being sketchy and escapes their commitment to the government, that is a personal interest,” Oketch remarked.