IEBC leadership vacuum is a deliberate move to block Gen Z voters – Omtatah warns
Busia Senator and activist Okiya Omtatah has criticized the lack of a fully constituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), describing it as a deliberate tactic to block new voters, particularly Gen Zs. In a post on X on January 10, 2025, he argued that the commission’s leadership vacuum combined with delays and errors in […]
Omtatah urges Kenyans to confront Ruto with names of missing protesters after he asked for it
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has responded strongly to President William Ruto’s call for the names of missing protesters who took part in anti-government demonstrations that swept across Kenya in July 2024. The president’s statement, made during a tense town hall meeting in Kisumu on Thursday night August 29, 2024, has reignited debate over the […]
‘I express my deep concern’ – Omtatah says over Adani-JKIA proposal
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has expressed his concern about the proposal by Adani Airports Holding Limited to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Omtatah stated that the secretive proposal to grant a concession to Adani Airports Holding Limited to finance, build and operate JKIA […]
Kenya’s path to wealth lies in newly discovered minerals – Omtatah
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has brought attention to Kenya’s vast mineral resources, emphasizing their potential to significantly transform the nation’s economy if effectively harnessed. In a post on X on Monday, July 29, 2024, Senator Omtatah expressed his belief that Kenya’s mineral wealth could play a pivotal role in boosting the country’s prosperity. “Kenya […]
‘Stand up for what is right, seek truth, work towards fair just society’ – Okiya Omtatah
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called on citizens to remain steadfast in their pursuit of justice. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, June 29, 2024, Omtatah noted the importance of perseverance, determination, and courage in the ongoing struggle for fairness and truth. “Never give up on the quest for justice. Perseverance, […]
Omtatah reacts to MP Ruku’s promise to withdraw anti-demos bill
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has reacted to Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku’s decision to withdraw his controversial bill to regulate demonstrations. This comes amid ongoing anti-government protests in the country which have entered their fourth day. In his response, Omtatah quoted Micah White, the co-creator of Occupy Wall Street, to emphasize the importance of protests […]
‘President asks for your support in passing Finance Bill, you will be seeing more of him from now’ – Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to back President William Ruto’s contentious Finance Bill 2024. Speaking on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, during the launch of the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP-IV) 2023-2027 framework, Kindiki assured that President Ruto will be more involved in commissioning projects now that the economy has stabilized. “Sasa […]