Justina Wamae calls for evaluation of ODM experts’ impact in govt

Former Roots Party deputy presidential candidate Justina Wamae has called for an audit of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) members serving in President William Ruto’s government, sparking renewed debate over the party’s role in the Kenya Kwanza administration.

“It is time to evaluate the impact of ODM experts in the government,” Wamae posted on X on Friday, July 25, 2025 stressing the need for transparency and accountability regarding the performance of ODM leaders who took up cabinet and parliamentary roles after a March 2025 political agreement.

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ODM’s cooperation with Ruto followed the Gen-Z-led protests that erupted over the controversial Finance Bill 2024. To restore calm, President Ruto invited ODM leader Raila Odinga to recommend party members for strategic appointments in a bid to form a “broad-based government.” Among those appointed were Ali Hassan Joho (Mining), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives), John Mbadi (Treasury), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), and Beatrice Askul (East African Community). ODM also secured key House leadership positions, including Samuel Atandi (Budget Committee) and Dr. James Nyikal (Health Committee).

ODM alliance faces scrutiny

However, Wamae’s remarks come at a time when growing voices from within and outside ODM are questioning the party’s effectiveness in government. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna recently warned that the continued alliance with the ruling party could derail ODM’s preparedness for the 2027 elections.

“If you stick with the current government until 2027, then you don’t have the time to prepare the party for elections,” Sifuna cautioned.

Meanwhile, Raila Odinga has announced the formation of a task force to evaluate whether the terms of ODM’s 10-point agenda, part of the March MoU, have been fulfilled. The agenda included key reforms such as implementing the NADCO report, strengthening devolution, curbing corruption, and ending extrajudicial killings.

Critics like Cleophas Malala have accused both Ruto and Raila of betraying the public, citing unfulfilled promises and rising state violence.