Former Roots Party running mate Justina Wamae has expressed disappointment over what she calls the death of Raila Odinga’s 10-point reform agenda, saying the vision faded soon after the former Prime Minister’s passing.

In a statement posted on X on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Wamae stated that the political blueprint championed by Raila alongside President William Ruto had lost momentum and direction. “The ten-point agenda disappeared immediately Jakom rested. Oburu is too weak to follow up,” she said, in reference to Raila’s elder brother and Siaya Senator, Oburu Odinga.

Ten-point Agenda

Wamae’s comments come amid growing debate on whether the agreement signed between Raila and Ruto earlier this year will still be implemented in full. The pact, hailed as a landmark step towards unity and governance reforms, outlined ten key commitments aimed at shaping the nation’s political and economic future.

Among them were the full implementation of the NADCO report, inclusivity in governance, and the protection of devolution. The deal also emphasised economic empowerment of the youth, integrity in leadership, and the right to peaceful assembly, principles that both leaders said would strengthen democracy and heal divisions across the country.

Other pillars of the pact included an audit and reduction of national debt, a stronger war on corruption, responsible management of national resources, and the protection of Kenya’s sovereignty.

However, since Raila’s death, questions have lingered about who will champion these reforms. Many of his allies, including his brother Oburu, have been accused of lacking the energy and influence to sustain the momentum Raila once commanded.

Wamae’s remarks reflect a broader frustration among Kenyans who saw the Ruto-Raila partnership as a rare opportunity to rebuild trust between government and opposition forces. Her statement underscores fears that without Raila’s personal drive and authority, the ideals he stood for risk fading into political memory.

Her sharp criticism of Oburu’s perceived weakness has sparked reactions online, with some defending the Odinga family’s legacy while others agree that the 10-point agenda needs new, stronger leadership to stay alive.