Opposition leaders have urged a relook into the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) report that addressed various problems facing Kenyans, especially justice for victims of police brutality, now that the compensation team formed by President William Ruto has been quashed by the High Court.
Building on ODM leader Oburu Oginga’s recent comments on the report, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, who is part of the United Opposition, on Saturday asked for implementation of the matters that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga fought for.
Speaking during the burial of Dr Oburu’s sister Beryl Achieng Odinga at Nyamira School in Siaya County on Saturday, Mr Wamalwa urged a revisit of the Nadco issues.
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa (left) and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the funeral service of Beryl Achieng' Odinga at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on December 6, 2025.
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“There are things we wanted in the Nadco report that were never seen through,” Mr Wamalwa said in reference to the joint team formed between Mr Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja and President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza Alliance.
“But there are those things Baba [Mr Odinga] fought for a lot, especially justice for the victims, the Azimio youths who were killed in the 2023 protests and the Gen Z killed in the 2024 Finance Bill protests. Over 200 youths, many of them from Nyanza, lost their lives," Mr Wamalwa said.
"We support you, Dr Oburu, when you say that the Nadco report, especially justice for the victims, should be implemented,” he added, noting that some of the committee members were present.
At the burial, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Mr Wamalwa declared themselves true friends of the Odinga family.
Mama Ida Odinga follows proceedings during the funeral service of Beryl Achieng' Odinga at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on December 6, 2025.
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Ms Achieng, who died at 72, was laid to rest at Kang’o ka Jaramogi, the family’s burial site, just over 40 days after the burial of her brother, Mr Odinga.
“We wish you well our big brother, Oburu Oginga, leading the biggest party, ODM. There is a lot of responsibility on your shoulders,” he said.
“Even if you have new friends, do not forget your old friends. If anything happens and you want to look back to where your friends are, you can come to Kalonzo or Wamalwa,” he said.
Mr Musyoka revealed his long connection to the family, having studied with Beryl at the University of Nairobi.
“We are actually age mates, she was born in March but I was born in December,” he said.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) condoles with Mama Ida Odinga during the funeral service of Beryl Achieng' Odinga at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on December 6, 2025.
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The Wiper Party leader He expressed frustration over unfulfilled promises of justice for communities.
“I can’t sit and keep quiet if members’ rights are being infringed,” he said.
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, one of the ODM deputy party leaders, said the outfit remained strong after Mr Odinga's death, but that there will be talks on the party’s future.
Calls for political tolerance
“There is no vacuum. Raila left very big shoes. I was given those shoes. What are you going to sit down and arrange? Let us stand with our party. Let’s be united,” Dr Oginga said.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka (right) pays his respects to the late Beryl Achieng' Odinga during the funeral service at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on December 6, 2025.
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Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir, another ODM deputy party leader, emphasised unity as the party’s core value ahead of the 2027 general election.
“We will not be in opposition. We are going to be part of government or forming the government," Mr Nassir said.
He contrasted the present situation with President Mwai Kibaki’s government, when public servants maintained proper boundaries.
“Currently, when one holds an office, he comes and dictates to others. We can’t be downtrodden. We have to say no,” Mr Oreno said.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga addresses mourners during the funeral service of Beryl Achieng' Odinga at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on December 6, 2025.
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“Let us listen to what people are saying. That will determine the direction we are going,” he said.
He called for political tolerance and accommodation of youthful leaders within the party with divergent views.
Dr Wenwa Akinyi Odinga, recalled growing up with the late Beryl almost as twins.
She noted that her deceased sister had written a tribute for their elder brother Raila Odinga just six weeks earlier on behalf of the three sisters.
“Who knew that you would be gone 40 days later, even as we were still mourning Raila?” Dr Wenwa posed as she eulogised her sister.
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo addresses mourners during the funeral service of Beryl Achieng' Odinga at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on December 6, 2025.
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Ms Ruth Odinga, the youngest sibling in the Jaramogi family, remembered the late Beryl as her fierce protector who would plait her hair up to three times a day.
“She was my first friend, my fierce protector, and the constant presence that shaped the woman I became,” Ruth said.
She described Beryl as “bold, possessive, loving, and fiercely loyal.”
The burial brought together several political leaders and family members still grieving their brother’s death.
