In a move that signals the deepening of Kenya’s "Broad-Based Government" experiment, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to hold a high-stakes joint Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting this Wednesday.

This rare convergence of yesterday’s bitter rivals is not just a tea party; it is a strategic war council aimed at reviewing the progress of the controversial 10-point agenda that birthed the current coalition. With the 2027 general election horizon already beginning to shimmer, the meeting seeks to quell internal dissent and project a united front to a restless public.

The 10-Point Litmus Test

Sources within the KCB Leadership Institute, the venue for the closed-door session, indicate that the agenda is heavy. The "10-point agenda," a product of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, promised sweeping reforms—from reducing the cost of living to electoral justice. But implementation has been sluggish, and the wananchi are growing impatient.

• Unity or Survival? "This meeting is about survival," explains political analyst Dr. Shem Ochuodho. "The UDA wing needs ODM’s numbers to push through unpopular tax bills, while the ODM faction, now entrenched in government, needs to show their base that they didn't sell out for cheap."
• The Oburu Factor: Following the shifting dynamics in the post-Raila era, the ODM faction led by Senator Oburu Oginga is expected to demand tangible deliverables. Key among them is the operationalization of the "one man, one vote, one shilling" revenue sharing formula—a thorny issue that threatens to split the UDA vote bloc in Mt. Kenya.

A "People's Parliament"?

The official communiqué claims the joint PG aims to "reframe Parliament as the people’s house." Lawmakers from both sides have pledged to "put aside political divisions" to address the high cost of living, which has seen inflation stick at stubborn levels (currently 6.8%).

However, critics see a different picture. Civil society groups argue that the "handshake" has effectively killed the opposition, turning Parliament into a rubber stamp for the Executive. "When the watchdog dines with the wolf, the sheep should be worried," remarked a governance expert from Transparency International Kenya.

As the black Prados snake their way into the venue today, the stakes are incredibly high. If this meeting produces a concrete roadmap for the 10-point agenda, it could stabilize the ship. If it devolves into a factional shouting match over positions and perks, it could signal the beginning of the end for Kenya’s grand coalition experiment.