He emphasized that the establishment of the former coalition government was not based on a casual memorandum, but rather followed a properly constituted legal process.
Orengo pointed out that when Raila Odinga collaborated with other leaders to form a united government, it was done within the boundaries of the Constitution.
This approach made the partnership a legitimate entity, unlike an informal document that lacks legal significance.
He rejected the notion that an unregistered agreement could enforce specific actions from political entities, stating that such claims mislead the public regarding how political alliances are officially recognized.
Orengo clarified that while memorandums of understanding can facilitate cooperation among political actors, they do not possess the binding authority of legal contracts.
He likened them to personal commitments that lack the necessary formalities for enforcement by state institutions.
For any political arrangement to have obligatory force, it must be acknowledged under the Political Parties Act and recorded officially within a party or coalition.
Everything outside this framework is merely a gentleman’s agreement without legal repercussions.
The governor’s statements arise amidst renewed discussions on previous power-sharing agreements and the expectations they generated among various political factions.
His comments aim to clarify the difference between political goodwill and agreements that can withstand legal scrutiny in Kenya.
Orengo asserted that only what is formally documented can be enforced, reminding the public that political collaboration must be grounded in established legal principles to prevent future conflicts.
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