Sifuna declares extension of ODM-UDA MoU illegal

Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that the extension of the party’s memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is illegal.

Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, when his Sisi Ndio Sifuna Movement faction released its scorecard on the implementation of the government’s 10-point agenda, Sifuna insisted that the original MoU between ODM and UDA expired on March 7, 2026, arguing that any attempt to extend the agreement lacks legal backing.

“There is no longer a document binding us with UDA. It expired on the 7th of March, and we have said that that extension is illegal,” Sifuna said.

The Nairobi Senator maintained that he was personally responsible for drafting and overseeing the agreement between the two political formations.

“I want to clarify and make it clear that I am the supervisor the president was talking about yesterday of the implementation of this MoU,” he said.

“I wrote it; I took it to him by hand, and he didn’t read it because I am the one who took it to him.”

Sifuna added that he was appointed to supervise the implementation of the agreement by the late ODM party leader Raila Odinga, and anyone who wishes to have him fired as the supervisor of the MoU’s implementation should go and consult Raila at his grave in Bondo.

Despite blots from Ruto and his allies, Sifuna has maintained that the committee’s mandate was clearly defined from the outset, including a requirement to submit progress reports every two months and a final report by the agreed deadline.

“When they were appointed, it was stated in plain English that they would present progress reports every two months with a final report on March 7, 2026. Their sole mission was to ensure implementation of the 10 items and deliver a final report on that date,” he said.

According to Sifuna, the events witnessed during the release of the report created confusion over the status of the agreement and whether its commitments had actually been implemented.

He also questioned the decision to extend the mandate of the committee by an additional 60 days, arguing that the move was not supported by the party’s constitutional structures.

“We want to make it clear that the ODM parliamentary group has no powers under the party constitution to make decisions such as they purported to make. The purported extension is therefore unconstitutional and void,” Sifuna said.

He maintained that whether the agreement had been implemented should not be a matter of speculation, arguing that Kenyans would easily notice changes if the commitments had been fulfilled.

“If abductions and extrajudicial killings stopped after the signing of the MoU, we would all know because we all live here. If counties had received Ksh450 billion in the current financial year, we would know. If the government had honoured its pledge to respect the identity and integrity of political parties, it would be obvious to all,” he said.

The Sisi Ndio Sifuna Movement faction has rejected the Sh2 billion planned payout to victims of police brutality while questioning the criteria used to arrive at the figure. The team that is led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna wondered which formula was used to determine the figure as sufficient, and how each victim will be paid, yet the Victims Compensation Fund has not been activated.  

"Who knows how they arrived at Sh2 billion for the compensation of protest victims? Who knows the total number of the victims? What's about justice & accountability for the rogue police officers who killed or killed innocent protesters?" MP Caroli Omondi posed.

Sisi Ndio Sifuna Movement “Ten-Point Lies” report

1.      The Cost of Living Has Gone Down: Kenyans are told things are getting cheaper, yet food, electricity, fuel and basic commodities remain painfully expensive.

2.      Affordable Housing Will Help Ordinary Kenyans: The housing levy is sold as a solution for the common mwananchi, yet many of those paying it will never afford the houses being built.

3.      New Taxes Are Necessary and Fair: The regime says taxes are meant to stabilize the economy, but the burden continues to fall heavily on ordinary citizens.

4.      The Youth Are Getting Jobs: Despite the promises and programs announced, millions of young Kenyans remain unemployed.

5.      Fertilizer Subsidies Have Solved Farmers’ Problems: Farmers are still struggling with high production costs and delayed access to inputs.

6.      The Economy Is Recovering: Official reports may paint a rosy picture, but businesses are closing and families are tightening their belts.

7.      Universal Healthcare Is Working: The transition from the old system to the new one has left many Kenyans confused and unable to access proper healthcare.

8.      TVET Education Is Now Affordable: The government claims to support technical education, yet students and parents continue to pay much higher fees.

9.      The Fight Against Corruption Is Serious: Scandals continue to emerge while accountability remains rare.

10. The Country Is United and Inclusive: Despite the rhetoric of unity, many Kenyans feel excluded from decision-making and opportunities.

The Sisi Ndio Sifuna Movement report is meant to remind Kenyans of one simple truth: propaganda cannot hide reality. The voices from the ground tell a very different story from the one being told in official speeches. Kenyans must remain vigilant, informed and ready to demand accountability from those in power.