The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Implementation Committee has finalized its initial report and outlined plans for broad stakeholder engagement as it embarks on the rollout of the 10-point agenda agreed upon by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
The five-member committee, chaired by ODM-nominated Senator Agnes Zani, announced the appointment of governance expert Javas Bigambo as the vice chair. Other members include Fatuma Ibrahim, Gabriel Oguda, and Kevin Kiarie. The team was established on August 6, 2025, following a joint commitment by President Ruto and Raila to ensure the NADCO recommendations translate into actionable reforms.
In a statement, the committee confirmed that it has organized its operations by forming five specialized sub-committees. These units will spearhead public consultations, allowing citizens, civil society, trade unions, minority groups, and other institutions to present their views. “The committee has organized its operations and has elected Javas Bigambo as the vice chair and has formed five subcommittees through which the public and various stakeholders will be engaged,” the statement read.
The committee emphasized that its core mandate is to guide the implementation of the NADCO report and the 10-point agenda through inclusive and participatory dialogue. Key areas of focus include policy reforms, legislative adjustments, and administrative measures designed to foster good governance and political stability.
In addition to the five-member team, a joint secretariat has been set up, co-led by executive secretaries from both UDA and ODM, to provide technical and operational support to the committee. This secretariat will be critical in ensuring that the consultative process is effectively coordinated and that outcomes are systematically documented.
The committee also extended an invitation to Kenyans to take part in upcoming forums, promising to release a schedule of engagements in the coming days. The forums will serve as an avenue for stakeholders to shape the direction of national reforms by offering input on the NADCO recommendations.
As the process gathers pace, the committee’s work is expected to play a central role in strengthening Kenya’s democratic institutions and ensuring that the bipartisan consensus reached in August translates into tangible national outcomes.
