Ruto and Raila at KICC to sign agreement

By and , March 7, 2025

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga are currently at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to sign an agreement between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Kenya Kwanza.

While reading out the areas of collaboration, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna noted that the two leaders had agreed to fully implement the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO).

In the formal agreement informing the formation of the coalition, Sifuna noted that the leaders had agreed to foster inclusivity in all arms of government.

In the agreement titled ‘Memorandum of Understanding to Resolve the Social, Economic, and Political Challenges Facing Kenya 2025’, the former head of state and Raila agreed to address the cost of living and youth unemployment.

Further, they both committed to make devolution function.

The other part of the agreement was read by UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, who announced that the two leaders had agreed to provide support to other sectors of the economy to make the country prosper.

Further, Hassan noted that they had agreed to ensure full compensation for the victims of protest brutality.

Here are some issues the two would address:

1. Full implementation of the NADCO Report

2. Inclusivity in all public life

3. Protecting and strengthening devolution

4. Promoting and protecting the livelihoods of young people

5. Promote leadership and integrity

6. Protect the right to peaceful assembly and protest

7. Audit the national debt

8. Fight against corruption

9. Stopping wastage of public resources and promoting government efficiency

10. Protecting the Sovereignty of the people, the rule of law and constitutionalism

Raila affirmed that the agreement would help address major ills bedeviling the country.

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