SHA rollout: Omtatah files petition to halt official implementation of SHIF
Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has moved to court to stop the official rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). In a petition filed together with Eliud Matindi and Magare Gikenyi on September 30, 2024, under a Certificate of Urgency, the three are seeking interim orders suspending the implementation of the SHIF on the […]
‘Get off rooftops of your fuel guzzlers’ – Omtatah urges leaders to halt campaigns
Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has urged political leaders to stop early campaigns and get to work. Taking to his official X account on Friday, August 30, 2024, Omtatah said leaders should at this time set aside their political differences and strive to serve the people of Kenya. Omtatah on leaders’ mandate The politician-cum activist […]
‘Resilience, integrity crucial aspects of activism’ – Omtatah says after thwarted Nane Nane protests
Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has urged Kenyan youths to embrace resilience after their Nane Nane protests were on Thursday, August 8, 2024, thwarted by the police. Omtatah on activism Taking to his official X account on Friday, August 9, 2024, Omtatah said resilience and integrity are crucial aspects of activism. The activist-cum politician stated […]
Okiya Omtatah challenges Finance bill in court
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has made true his threat to challenge the Finance bill in court terming it unconstitutional. In an application filed at Milimani High Court, Omtatah together with four other activists say the proposed bill by President William Ruto amounts to forcing Kenyans to pay taxes irregularly without justification. Omtatah, Eliud Matindi, Micheal […]