Okiya Omtatah
Okiya Omtatah is a Kenyan senator representing Busia, distinguished for his activism and advocacy for better governance and accountability in the political landscape. He is recognized for his commitment to public service and his efforts to champion the rights of citizens, making significant contributions to the development of his constituency.
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Senator Okiya Omtatah has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission seeking the removal of three judges.
Omtatah seeks removal of three judges over US health deal ruling
Kenya· 2026-05-30
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah decried that even the affordable housing project may not entirely solve the crisis of homelessness.
Civil society groups raise concerns over rising numbers of street familiesKenya· 2026-02-25
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenged the proposed privatisation of KPC and other strategic State-owned enterprises.
Big win for Ruto as court clears path for sale of key State firmsKenya· 2026-02-20
Okiya Omtatah is the Busia Senator who is also signaling presidential ambitions.
Why Western is crucial for RutoKenya· 2026-02-08
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a fresh petition at the High Court seeking to halt The Nairobi Hospital’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Omtatah seeks to stop hospital AGM over missing Sh9bKenya· 2026-02-05
Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has dismissed claims by some county leaders that he is frustrating development.
Omtatah: My oversight is lawful, not anti-developmentKenya· 2026-01-17
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is being urged to withdraw a case that has halted US health funding to Kenya.
Why HIV patients want Omtatah to withdraw US health funding caseKenya· 2026-01-17Senator Okiya Omtatah is one of the individuals involved in the constitutional petition against the government’s hiring practices.
Cotu backs court order on State hiring of private law companiesKenya· 2026-01-15
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah filed the case regarding the court order.
COTU reacts to court order barring state use of private lawyersKenya· 2026-01-14
Okiya Omtatah is a Busia Senator who filed a case against public entities hiring external lawyers.
Court bars public entities from hiring external lawyersKenya· 2026-01-12
Okiya Omtatah is a Busia Senator who stood up against State action perceived as unlawful.
Judiciary faces fresh test after defiant 2025 decisions against StateKenya· 2026-01-11
Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition seeking to block the National Treasury from releasing Sh2.824 trillion for several railway projects.
Why Omtatah wants court to block Sh2.8tr railway worksKenya· 2025-12-24Senator Okiya Omtatah filed a petition that led to the court's decision regarding the land dispute.
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma found guilty of contempt over disputed public landKenya· 2025-12-23
The case filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is being heard in court.
Why the court has frozen Sh348 billionTrump-Ruto dealKenya· 2025-12-20
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah argued that the agreement lacked public participation and parliamentary approval.
Unions threaten court action over freeze on Sh322b Kenya-US health dealKenya· 2025-12-20
The case filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is being heard and determined.
Trump-Ruto setback: Court freezes whole Sh348b US-Kenya dealKenya· 2025-12-20The case filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is being heard in court.
State suffers big blow after court freezes whole Sh348b US dealKenya· 2025-12-19Okiya Omtatah is a Busia Senator who has sought a larger bench to hear his electoral case.
Omtatah's plea for larger bench in electoral cases gets IEBC nodKenya· 2025-12-15
Okiya Omtatah, a Busia Senator, described Jirongo’s death as a profound national loss.
Western leaders join Kenyans in mourning political veteran JirongoKenya· 2025-12-13
He welcomed Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah’s decision to file a petition seeking to halt the deal, saying the concerns raised were valid and in the public interest.
Gachagua casts doubt on Sh208B health dealKenya· 2025-12-10Okiya Omtatah is a Busia Senator who challenged the constitutionality of the BBI.
Why Parliament must craft law to end disputes on engagement of citizensKenya· 2025-10-25
Okiya Omtatah commended Raila for always seeing the bigger picture and believing in a better tomorrow.
Senators say Raila stood as a symbol of resilience and courageKenya· 2025-10-17
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah told the committee that local residents had nothing to be proud of since all the revenue collected at the border town are submitted to the National Treasury.
Senators raise concern over the deplorable state of Malaba townKenya· 2025-10-13
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah highlighted the need for the President to engage with Uganda on tariff barriers.
Senators call for Busia-Malaba border infrastructure reviewKenya· 2025-10-10
Okiya Omtatah is a Busia Senator who discussed the impact of KTDA's presence on bonus rates.
Senators raise concern over disparities in tea bonus paymentsKenya· 2025-10-08
Okiya Omtatah is the Busia Senator who highlighted the importance of the Senate's visit to Busia Town and the countryside.
Fourth Senate Mashinani sittings kick off in Busia CountyKenya· 2025-10-06
Okiya Omtatah is an activist involved in a movement aimed at reshaping Kenya.
The five men who can deliver Kenya from politics of despairKenya· 2025-09-24
Okiya Omtatah is an activist involved in a movement aimed at reshaping Kenya.
These five men can deliver Kenya from politics of despairKenya· 2025-09-24Senator Okiya Omtatah lodged a petition seeking the removal of Justice Sankale ole Kantai.
Court stops Cohen's sister from seeking removal of judge over tycoon's murderKenya· 2025-09-19
Okiya Omtatah is seen as credible but also lacks numbers.
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg danceKenya· 2025-08-30
