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 […]
Omtatah: I think police allowed protesters to storm parliament
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has weighed on the protesters storming the National Assembly during the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests. Omtatah said that he thinks the police allowed the protesters into parliament, adding that no force could overpower the police. “First of all, I believe that if the Kenya police wanted to stop anyone […]
Omtatah questions KDF’s involvement in anti-Finance Bill demos
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned the involvement of the Kenya Defence Force (KDF) in the ongoing anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Nairobi. Okiya, said in a statement on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that the deployment of the KDF in the demos went against the Kenyan constitution. While quoting part of […]