Richard Onyonka
KenyapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richard Onyonka is a prominent Kenyan politician and member of parliament representing Kisii. He is known for his active involvement in local and national politics, focusing on issues that affect his constituents. Onyonka has participated in various political coalitions and has been vocal about the need for opposition unity in Kenya. His recent engagements include discussions about forming alliances to enhance the opposition's position against the ruling government.
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Richard Onyonka was urged by Fred Matiang'i to support his presidential bid.
Matiang'i holds talks with Sifuna team in unity bidKenya· 2026-06-19
Richard Onyonka's intellectual knowledge on government operation procedures and oratory skills should be tapped for strategic engagement with the government.
United Opposition should go beyond holding political ralliesKenya· 2026-03-04
Senator Richard Onyonka was listed in the statement condemning the violence.
Sifuna, allies condemn Kitengela rally killing as IPOA begins probeKenya· 2026-02-16
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka was mentioned among other leaders.
I am still the ODM secretary general, Sifuna saysKenya· 2026-02-12
Richard Onyonka is an MP and part of the ODM leadership.
ODM wrangles: Sifuna-backed faction attacks Oburu over UDA tiesKenya· 2026-02-09Richard Onyonka is an MP and part of the ODM leaders present at the rally.
Sifuna-backed faction in ODM attacks Oburu over UDA tiesKenya· 2026-02-09Matiangi was accompanied by his Kisii counterpart Richard Onyonka.
Matiangi accuses Ruto of fund misuse in by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-15
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka described it as laughable that the EACC was viciously targeting the Kiambu county government for a system that had successfully mobilised its own source revenue.
Wamatangi links ERP case to a plot to paralyze the countyKenya· 2025-11-08
Richard Onyonka was included in the delegation that visited the Odinga family.
Matiang'i urges leaders to emulate Raila by rejecting tribalism, divisive politicsKenya· 2025-10-27
Richard Onyonka is a Kisii Senator who has previously raised questions on tea bonuses.
Senators raise concern over disparities in tea bonus paymentsKenya· 2025-10-08
Sen. Richard Onyonka accused university administrators of orchestrating a scheme to steal from workers' pension funds.
TUK put to task over pension fundsKenya· 2025-09-26
Senator Richard Onyonka said MPs can’t provide oversight because they are part of the take.
Parliament: House of 'transaction' that has simply refused to step upKenya· 2025-08-17
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka criticized the MPs for being part of the corruption problem.
Ruto accuses MPs, senators of soliciting bribes from state officersKenya· 2025-08-13
The leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Dr Fred Matiang'i, Eugene Wamalwa, Cleophas Malala, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, received a heroic welcome from residents in Kitale.
Opposition leaders warn against police brutality during Saba Saba commemorationKenya· 2025-07-05
Richard Onyonka is a Kisii Senator who called for a substantive motion to discuss the character allegations made against Orwoba.
Mutua and Orwoba clash during Senate probe on foreign jobs scandalKenya· 2025-05-07
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka questioned whether the TSC had adhered to merit, fairness, and inclusivity principles.
Senators demand probe into TSC teacher promotionsKenya· 2025-04-28
Senator Richard Onyonka welcomed Fred Matiang'i upon his arrival from abroad.
Matiang'i bounces back from hiatus, but won't just yet declare ambitionKenya· 2025-04-18
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has publicly endorsed Matiang'i's candidature.
Matiang'i jets back to the country amid speculation over presidential ambitionsKenya· 2025-04-18Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has also publicly endorsed his candidature.
Matiang'i jets back to the country amid speculation over his presidential ambitionsKenya· 2025-04-17Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka sought to know whether the ICT Ministry and the Communication Authority are working to incorporate Chatgpt in the curriculum.
State targets 100,000km fibre network connectivityKenya· 2025-04-16
Richard Onyonka is the Kisii Senator who stated that the Nyamira County Assembly was facing a political problem that required a political solution.
Crisis rages in Nyamira Assembly as Senate fails to broker truceKenya· 2025-04-08
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka tempered his support with a call for accountability.
Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolutionKenya· 2025-04-02
Richard Onyonka, a Kisii Senator, commented on the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General ElectionKenya· 2025-03-25
Richard Onyonka is a Kisii Senator who discussed the potential for a third candidate in the upcoming elections.
Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?Kenya· 2025-03-25
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka sought to know when the employees will be paid their arrears.
Senators grill health ministry officials over budget hike requestKenya· 2025-03-19
Richard Onyonka is a Kisii Senator who appealed to President Ruto to rescue Nduta.
Kenya's race against time to halt Nduta's execution in Vietnam
Tanzania· 2025-03-17
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka urged President Ruto to seek clemency for Nduta.
Margaret Nduta: She left for work but now faces executionKenya· 2025-03-17
Richard Onyonka pleaded for Nduta to be repatriated to Kenya to face trial under Kenyan law.
Kenyan govt. making effort to save Margaret Nduta from death sentence in VietnamKenya· 2025-03-16
Richard Onyonka stated that political intolerance should be discouraged and that the events in Kisii should not be taken lightly.
Listen to youth, Raila told after Kisii booingKenya· 2025-03-14
Senator Richard Onyonka demands answers over unauthorized withdrawals from the National Treasury.
Senator Onyonka demands answers over withdrawal of Sh1.3 trillion by StateKenya· 2025-03-08