Osotsi exposes lies and gaps in 10-point agenda report
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, March 11, 2026Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has strongly criticised the ten-point agenda unveiled during a joint parliamentary group meeting between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, terming the document misleading and detached from the realities facing Kenyans.
Speaking during an event held in Nairobi on Wednesday, March 11, 2016, in which the Linda Mwananchi faction of the ODM party launched a counter-report on the10-point plan, Osotsi insisted that the document prepared by the Linda Mwananchi faction led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is the legitimate framework that reflects the party’s position, and the document stipulated that the faction represents the government in waiting.
“Comparing the document presented by Linda Mwananchi and the one unveiled at the KICC, I can tell that the Linda Mwananchi group is the government in waiting,” Osotsi said.
Otsosi’s critique on the 10-point agenda
According to Osotsi, everything contained in the ten-point agenda is a lie to the public, arguing that the proposals fail to address the core issues affecting Kenyans.
Osotsi said the government has failed in all areas outlined in the ten-point agenda, beginning with electoral reforms. He criticised the administration of President William Ruto, claiming that he was bringing back the election technology firm Smartmatic, a firm which has attracted criticism from several leaders.
Devolution and job creation
Osotsi has also slammed the governors who attended the launch of the 10-point agenda held at KICC, saying that the governors were hypocritical in appreciating President Ruto, who claimed that the counties’ allocation had been timely only when the governors had been complaining of the delays. Ososti has said that the broad-based government has clearly undermined devolution, contrary to the agreement in the 10-point agenda.
On the issue of job creation, the ODM deputy leader accused the broad-based government of making empty promises to the youth. He argued that the administration has failed to deliver meaningful employment opportunities despite repeated commitments to address unemployment.
Osotsi also criticised the government’s reliance on the Nyota Fund, claiming it is largely supported by the World Bank and does not reflect the government’s own commitment to empowering young people. At the same time, he questioned why the once-publicised Hustler Fund appears to have been sidelined.
The senator further accused the government of suppressing constitutional freedoms, particularly the right of Kenyans to assemble and express dissent. He claimed that authorities have repeatedly allowed the use of goons to disrupt meetings organised by leaders and groups opposed to the government.
Osotsi questions compensation criteria
Osotsi also raised concerns about police brutality, questioning the government’s handling of compensation for victims. He said more than 250 victims of brutality have been identified, but the criteria used to determine compensation remain unclear.
He further questioned the justice system for individuals currently in prison facing criminal charges related to demonstrations, but who lack legal representation.
The ODM deputy leader also called for justice for families of those who died during the 2024 Gen Z protests, saying no action has been taken against police officers responsible for the deaths and injuries reported during the demonstrations.
Osotsi challenged the government to explain how it arrived at the proposed Ksh2 billion compensation figure for victims of police brutality, arguing that transparency is necessary to ensure justice for affected families.
He maintained that the document presented by the Linda Mwananchi faction represents the true voice of the opposition and insisted that the movement is positioning itself as the political alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.