In the village of Jimo, Kisumu County, the echoes of football cheers carried more than just the spirit of sport. They became the backdrop for a profound message about Kenya’s future.
The committee charged with implementing the ten point agreement between the late Raila Odinga and President William Ruto has sounded an alarm: political interference is threatening the integrity of the accord.
Speaking during the community football games in Seme Constituency, Gabriel Oguda, a key member overseeing the NADCO Report’s execution, urged leaders to step back from politicizing the process.
His words were sharp yet hopeful: “These ten points are not pawns in a political chess game. They are the pillars of our nation’s unity and progress.”
The NADCO Report, born out of dialogue and compromise, was designed to address Kenya’s most pressing challenges, from electoral justice to social equity.
For many citizens, it represents a rare bridge across political divides, a chance to heal wounds and build trust in institutions.
Yet, as Oguda warned, partisan wrangles risk derailing this vision. “When politicians hijack this process, they undermine the very spirit of dialogue that gave birth to the agreement,” he cautioned.
The committee’s rebuke comes at a time when Kenyans are yearning for stability and inclusivity.
The ten points are not abstract promises; they are tangible commitments meant to uplift communities, strengthen governance, and restore faith in democracy.
Oguda reminded the crowd that the accord was forged in the spirit of reconciliation, not rivalry.
“This agreement was built on dialogue, not division. It is our collective responsibility to protect it,” he emphasized.
As the football matches concluded with laughter and camaraderie, the message lingered in the air: Kenya’s future cannot be held hostage by endless political battles.
The NADCO Report is more than a document, it is a covenant of hope. And in Jimo village, amid the unity of sport and community, the call was clear: let the ten points stand as one nation’s promise, free from the shadows of political interference.
