Tom Ojienda
Tom Ojienda is a prominent Kenyan politician and lawyer, currently serving as a Senator for Kisumu County. He is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and has been an influential figure in Kenyan politics, advocating for various reforms and representing the interests of his constituents. Ojienda has recently been in the news for expressing support for President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, suggesting that ODM could align with Ruto despite the party's Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna's opposing views.
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Senator Tom Ojienda urged residents to remain steadfast in their support for the President.
Ruto pushes for ODM coalition, unveils major Kisumu projects
Kenya· 2026-01-31
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda urged the region to remain steadfast behind President Ruto and support his re-election bid.
ODM fights back attempts by fringe parties to infiltrate NyanzaKenya· 2025-12-20
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda stated that the committee's process would not interfere with a criminal case against rangers.
Senate's planned visit to Lake Nakuru to probe fisherman's disappearance flopsKenya· 2025-11-08
Tom Ojienda was among the attendees at the endorsement meeting for Oburu.
ODM Nyanza officials endorse Oburu as party leaderKenya· 2025-10-25
Lawyer Tom Ojienda submitted a notice of appeal against Justice Mohochi's ruling.
Nakuru, Murang'a counties fight to have bursaries approvedKenya· 2025-09-19
Prof. Tom Ojienda is the lawyer for Oilfields Engineering and Supplies Limited, accused of attempting to influence Justice Patrick Otieno.
Lebanese firm seeks to attach Kenya Pipeline's bank accounts in Sh926 million rowKenya· 2025-04-26
Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda has sued Nairobi County over legal fees in several cases.
Cost of a case, LSK says, advocates are offering top-notch services, but not paidKenya· 2025-04-25
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda supported the argument that the Courts were right in ruling the kitty unconstitutional.
Politics of CDF: Governors, MPs battle to control the billions kittyKenya· 2025-04-19
Prof Ojienda is the Managing Partner in the law firm that was awarded legal fees by the High Court.
NLC ordered to pay Prof Ojienda's law firm Sh9m legal feesKenya· 2025-04-16
Tom Ojienda was involved in a case against the NLC before the High Court.
Supreme Court fails to insulate NLC from barrage of land casesKenya· 2025-04-09
In a case between NLC and Tom Ojienda, it was ruled that NLC is a body corporate and an independent state organ.
Apex court fails to insulate NLC from a barrage of land casesKenya· 2025-04-09
Prof Tom Ojienda was a TJRC Commissioner who challenged Kaaria's responses during the hearings.
Unapologetic man who oversaw the infamous Wagalla massacreKenya· 2025-03-30
Tom Ojienda is the Kisumu Senator who raised concerns about Kenya Airways' operational efficiency.
KQ under fire as senators question operational efficiencyKenya· 2025-03-27
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda asked the Cabinet Secretary to clarify whether the KDF monitors the security situation within the country.
Why KDF will still be back on the streets in case of violent protestsKenya· 2025-03-20
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda asked the Cabinet Secretary to clarify whether the KDF monitors the security situation within the country.
KDF can be deployed back to the streets, Defence CS tells SenateKenya· 2025-03-19Prof Tom Ojienda led the legal team representing Onyango Oloo in his case against the impeachment.
Court declares ex-Speaker's ouster illegal, orders assembly to pay himKenya· 2025-02-26
Kisumu senator Tom Ojienda on his part blamed geopolitical issues on Odinga’s loss of election.
How Raila's AUC candidature silenced opposition voicesKenya· 2025-02-20
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda took a different stance, saying ODM would back Ruto’s re-election bid.
Ruto will still lose 2027 polls even with Raila's support- SifunaKenya· 2025-02-20