Catherine Omanyo
KenyapoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Catherine Omanyo is the Busia Woman Representative in Kenya, known for her advocacy for the rights and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Recently, she launched a wheelchair distribution initiative aimed at improving mobility and social participation for PWDs in her constituency. Omanyo has emphasized the importance of creating awareness about the rights of PWDs and has called for government action to ensure their inclusion in education and economic opportunities.
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Catherine Omanyo has confirmed that the party’s National Executive Committee has ratified the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General.
ODM Confirms Sifuna Ouster as NEC Ratifies RemovalKenya· 2026-06-22
Catherine Omanyo is the Acting Secretary-General of ODM who announced the upcoming Special National Delegates Convention.
ODM sets March 27 special delegates convention amid internal riftKenya· 2026-03-06
Acting SG Catherine Omanyo led members during their PG meeting.
ODM sets 2027 coalition terms as UDA rejects electoral zoning demandKenya· 2026-03-03
Catherine Omanyo is the Busia Woman Representative and is recognized by the party to exercise her powers.
We didn't chase Sifuna from ODM, says OburuKenya· 2026-02-15Catherine Omanyo was named as the acting secretary general of ODM, a move disputed by Sifuna.
Chaos in Kitengela as police lob teargas to disperse Sifuna-led ODM rallyKenya· 2026-02-15
Catherine Omanyo has been picked as interim Secretary General of ODM.
Experts allege Ruto behind Sifuna's ousterKenya· 2026-02-12
Catherine Omanyo was proposed to replace Sifuna as Secretary General.
I am still the ODM secretary general, Sifuna saysKenya· 2026-02-12
Catherine Omanyo will now serve in an acting capacity as Deputy Secretary General of ODM.
Caleb Amisi challenges ODM ouster, files complaint with party registrarKenya· 2026-02-11
Catherine Omanyo will act as Secretary General until a substantive holder is elected.
ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General, cites indisciplineKenya· 2026-02-11
ODM’s Deputy Secretary General, who is also Busia County Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, said the party’s deliberations in Kisii are guided by its ten-point agenda.
PS Isaboke champions Ruto's development agenda ahead of visitKenya· 2026-01-27
Catherine Omanyo stressed the importance of AGOA in fueling growth in export processing zones.
MPs push for urgent extension of AGOA to safeguard Kenya's trade gainsKenya· 2025-09-24
MP Catherine Omanyo was present during the event for women’s groups.
Kindiki, Mudavadi warn against incitement as 2027 heats upKenya· 2025-07-19
Catherine Omanyo, the Busia Woman Representative, led the protest against the budget cuts affecting the National Government Affirmative Action Fund.
Women MPs protest Sh500 million budget slashKenya· 2025-04-30
Catherine Omanyo has called on the government to take swift and deliberate action to address the exclusion of persons with disabilities from the education and economic sectors.
Busia woman rep calls for better PWD registration, empowermentKenya· 2025-03-18
