This archive report was first published on 15 May 2020.
On May 14, 2020, a meeting between Raila Odinga and his top ODM officials marked a significant shift in the party's strategy. The meeting, attended by key figures such as Senate Minority Leader James Orengo and National Assembly Minority Leader John Mbadi, aimed to reconstitute the composition of committees in the National Assembly and Senate.
According to sources, Raila Odinga ordered the house leadership to quickly change the composition of committees, paving the way for the implementation of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report. This move is seen as a strategic attempt by both Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga to take complete control of the two Houses in implementing their agenda.
As part of the reconstitution process, Orengo, Junet Mohamed, and Mbadi will meet next week to work on the reconstitution of committee membership. The fate of current committee members remains uncertain, with no clear indication of who will be moved.
With the BBI report set to be implemented in Parliament, Raila Odinga's decision to reconstitute committees is seen as a crucial step towards ensuring seamless implementation. The BBI report is expected to bring significant changes to the country's governance structure, and the reconstitution of committees is a key aspect of this process.
