Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and its allied parties will hold a joint parliamentary group meeting next week to push for the speedy implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report.

Speaking on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the burial of the late Phoebe Asiyo in Karachuonyo, Homa Bay, Raila said the meeting will bring together ODM lawmakers and legislators from other Azimio coalition parties to turn the report’s recommendations into effective laws.

“Next week, we are going to have a joint parliamentary group meeting to ensure that our members of Parliament implement what we need in place so that we can be able to implement what we’ve agreed on. This is going to happen,” Raila declared.

The ODM leader emphasized the importance of respecting the agreements outlined in the NADCO report and ensuring Parliament plays its full role in passing the necessary policy and legislative reforms.

He urged all political players to allow the process to continue without interruptions.

“I just want to say to the naysayers, give us space, give us food, and charge us in 2027. This is going to remain in place after 2027. One term, one term, one term. So let Kenyans decide the term, and we will see where we want to go,” Raila said firmly.

Raila highlighted the need to fully implement the NADCO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), stressing that it should be seen not just as a political agreement but as a tool to promote national unity and stability. “We also have a structure on how to ensure that the MOU itself is implemented to the full,” he added.

He also criticized exclusionary politics, questioning the fairness of collecting taxes from citizens who are then denied fair access to public services. “You collect money from them, and you say they don’t deserve services because they did not share with you?” Raila asked.

In a show of compassion, Raila expressed support for compensating all victims and families affected by political violence and protests dating back to 2017. “Those who have been injured, those who have died, their families will be compensated… we have already put in place a framework for that to happen,” he said.

He called on the government to recognize the suffering endured by citizens during times of political tension and ensure justice is served for those affected.