Senator Onyonka flags viral X account spreading malicious information in his name
Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka has flagged a viral X account spreading malicious information, purporting to be his. In a statement shared via his official X account on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Onyonka urged his followers to ignore the account, describing it as fake and unauthentic. The lawmaker stated that the account is being operated […]
‘Ksh1.5M is your own imagination’ – Kisii senator and Homa Bay MP trade barbs in explosive feud
A public row has erupted between Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, following the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The confrontation, which played out both on national television and social media, highlights growing tensions between Members of Parliament and Senators regarding the country’s political landscape and funding practices. The […]
Leaders and activists report arrest of Morara Kebaso, call for his immediate release
A section of political leaders and human rights activists have reported the arrest of government accountability advocate Morara Kebaso, and demanded for his immediate release. Kebaso’s arrest was reported on Monday, September 30, 2024. The lawyer-turned activist is reported to have been picked up from Kahawa Sukari where he was setting up his office, by […]
Senator Onyonka writes to DCI over Adani deal revealer’s inquest
Kisii senator Richard Onyonka has written to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) over a letter that the sleuth body sent to a revealer of the Adani deal– Nelson Amenya to provide details of his company. Onyonka noted that the DCI was attempting to settle political scores and intimidate Amenya who currently resides in France […]
‘Parliament should not get more money than HELB’ – Senator Onyonka
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has questioned why Parliament should be getting a higher budgetary allocation compared to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Speaking during a local TV show on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Onyonka wondered why Parliament, with fewer individuals, should continue to receive more government capitation while HELB, serving hundreds of thousands of […]
Senator Onyonka apologises to Governor Ndeti over Ksh962M legal fees remark
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has apologised to Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti after he claimed that Ksh962 million was spent on legal fees. However, Ndeti on Sunday, July 28, 2024, issued a statement countering the remarks by Onyonka, which she said had triggered panic among a section of residents of Machakos county who had elected her […]
‘Kenya does not need authoritarian rule’ – Kisii Senator Onyonka laments over Matiang’i summons
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has condemned police summons against former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, terming it as as a political witch hunt. Matiang’i presentenced himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters on Tuesday morning to honor summons served on his lawyers yesterday. DCI said the former powerful CS is wanted for interrogation […]