Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has drawn a battle line, branding politicians obstructing the National Dialogue Committee (NADCo) report as enemies of the Kenyan state.

Speaking with palpable frustration at a funeral in Homa Bay County, the powerful PS did not hold back. He characterized the opposition to the NADCo implementation not as legitimate political discourse, but as a calculated sabotage of national unity and progress. "It beats logic for someone to oppose an agenda that seeks to address critical challenges the nation has faced," Omollo declared, referring to the comprehensive 10-point agenda designed to resolve issues ranging from electoral justice to the high cost of living.

The Politics of Obstruction

Omollo’s sharp rebuke targets a specific faction of leaders who have turned to the courts to stall the dialogue process. The PS argued that these legal hurdles are denying Kenyans the fruits of the hard-won political truce between the government and the opposition. He emphasized that President William Ruto is fully committed to the broad-based government arrangement, viewing NADCo as the vehicle for long-term stability. By blocking it, Omollo suggests, these leaders are prioritizing their selfish interests over the welfare of the "wananchi."

"There are some Kenyans who don't think this is supposed to happen, and they've gone to court, and now compensation cannot happen," he lamented, highlighting the real-world consequences of the stalemate. This includes delays in reconstituting the IEBC and addressing historical injustices. The PS's comments signal a hardening of the government's stance: the time for debate is over; the time for implementation is now.

• The Accusation: Omollo frames the court cases against NADCo as acts of bad faith intended to derail national healing and compensation for victims of past violence.
• The Stakes: At risk are critical reforms in the electoral body (IEBC), the creation of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, and the entrenchment of the Prime Cabinet Secretary position.
• The Setting: The choice of Homa Bay, an opposition stronghold, for this message is significant, appealing directly to the Luo Nyanza base to support the handshake deal.

A Call to Order

The Interior PS's intervention underscores the fragility of the current political peace. With the 2027 election cycle already looming in the minds of politicians, the implementation of NADCo is seen as a prerequisite for a peaceful contest. Omollo’s classification of dissenters as "enemies" serves as a warning shot: the state apparatus is growing impatient with procedural delays.

As the legal battles continue, the government is keen to paint the obstructionists as the true barrier to Kenya's prosperity. Omollo has effectively rallied the public to demand action, shifting the burden of proof to those standing in the way of the report.