The agenda focuses on several national issues including governance, economic reforms, and measures meant to address the cost of living challenges facing many Kenyans.
However, Sifuna clarified that his role did not come from the president or the government. Instead, he explained that he was appointed through the authority of Raila Odinga and ODM leadership.
“If the president feels that I should not continue serving in that position, he knows the person to talk to,” Sifuna said.
“He should speak to Raila because he is the one who gave me that responsibility.”
According to Sifuna, the arrangement surrounding the 10-point agenda is based on discussions between leaders and not a formal government appointment.
Because of this, he insisted that decisions about his position cannot be made unilaterally by the president.
The senator also used the opportunity to emphasize that ODM remains an independent political party despite the ongoing engagement with the government.
He said the party still has its own leadership structures and internal processes that must be respected.
Sifuna noted that many Kenyans have been closely watching the relationship between ODM and the government, especially after several leaders from the opposition started working closely with the administration on certain national issues.
While some supporters see the cooperation as a step toward national unity and stability, others within the party fear that it could weaken ODM’s role as a strong opposition voice.
Despite the concerns, Sifuna maintained that his focus remains on ensuring that the issues outlined in the 10-point agenda are properly addressed.
He said the initiative was meant to push for solutions to problems affecting ordinary citizens rather than serve political interests.
“The goal is to make sure that the matters raised in the agenda are implemented for the benefit of Kenyans,” he said.