‘Govt that cannot guarantee the security of its citizens has no legitimacy to rule’ – former CJ WIlly Mutunga
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has condemned the current wave of abduction, putting blame squarely on the government. Responding to Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Mutunga said the government had failed to guarantee Kenyans security and property rights. “A Government that cannot guarantee the security of its citizens, and their rights […]
‘Help us find Kibet’ – Omtatah appeals for help as another youth goes missing in new wave of abductions
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has appealed for public help in finding another youth who has gone missing in the new wave of abductions. Taking to his official X account on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Omtatah asked any Kenyan who might be having information on the whereabouts of social media user @Kibet_bull to come forward. The […]
Speculations rife over online activist Maverick Aoko’s whereabouts
Kenyans have continued to question the whereabouts of online activist Scophine Aoko Otieno alias Maverick Aoko, who has been inactive in the online space. Aoko, who has been a vocal government critic on X lastly posted on her X account on October 22, 2024, before going mute across all platforms. On October 28, 2024, a […]
Okiya Omtatah issues demands to police over Morara Kebaso’s attack
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has condemned the incident where activist Morara Kebaso was attacked at Bomas of Kenya after chaos erupted during the public participation exercise on the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a statement on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Senator Omtatah argued that such acts are retrogressive and undermine the foundation […]
‘Relying on propaganda to manage country’s economy is unsustainable’ – Omtatah warns
Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has warned that relying on propaganda to manage a country’s economy is unsustainable. Omtatah on economic management Taking to his official X account on Sunday, July 28, 2024, Omtatah argued that as much as propaganda is so powerful, effective economic management requires transparent policies, accurate data, and sound decision-making based […]
‘You will be held liable for violence against protesters’ – Omtatah warns Ruto
Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has warned President William Ruto that he will be personally held liable for any violence that will be meted out against peaceful protesters. Addressing a press conference on Monday, July 22, 2024, Omtatah said that he was disturbed by President Ruto’s tone when he addressed a crowd in Bomet County […]
Omtatah urges govt to release detained protesters
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has urged the national government to release the protesters of the ongoing anti-government demonstrations. In a statement on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Omtatah stated that the enforced disappearance of individuals since the beginning of the countrywide protests not only undermines the rule of law but also instils fear and uncertainty. Omtatah […]