Also known as: Senator Eddy Oketch · Migori Senator Eddy Oketch · Eddy Gicheru Oketch · Homa Bay Senator Eddy Oketch
Migori Senator appointed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip in July 2026, replacing Edwin Sifuna.
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Capital News
… Sifuna’s removal from the Senate leadership came after a Parliamentary Group meeting that replaced him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, in what became the latest setback for the Nairobi senator amid an escalating struggle for control of the party. …
Linda Mwananchi camp concedes defeat in battle for ODM, says party has been capturedThe Standard
… Hours after the State House meeting, a tense night gathering of 21 Azimio-aligned senators set the stage for Sifuna’s ouster, with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch replacing him as Deputy Minority Whip. …
Night of long knives: Inside ODM, Ruto meeting that toppled SifunaThe Standard
… Hours after the State House meeting, a tense night gathering of 21 Azimio-aligned senators set the stage for Sifuna’s ouster, with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch replacing him as Deputy Minority Whip. …
How Ruto met Oburu and Ole Kina at night, ordered Sifuna's removalCitizen Digital
… We must make sure we evict Ole Kina from the seat of the Whip, Madzayo from the minority leadership and Eddy Oketch from the seat he has taken over from Sifuna," he said. …
Sifuna's removal as Deputy Minority Whip planned at State House meeting - Linda Mwananchi MPs sayCitizen Digital
… PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. …
Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority WhipCapital News
… July 16 – An eleventh-hour attempt by the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition to stop the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip has failed after Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced leadership changes replacing him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch …
Opposition bid to save Sifuna fails as Kingi names Eddy Oketch Deputy Minority WhipCapital News
… Those reported to have attended the State House meeting include Oburu Oginga, Tom Ojienda, Eddy Oketch, Hamida Kibwana, Betty Montet, Johnes Mwaruma, Mohamed Faki, Stewart Madzayo, Issa Juma Boy and Moses Kajwang. …
Intrigues Surround Sifuna Ouster Bid as Deputy Minority Whip As Azimio Coalition Pushes BackThe Standard
… Sifuna was on Thursday replaced by his Migori Counterpart, Eddy Oketch, in changes communicated in the House by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.Kingi said, besides the letter he received, he received the Minutes of the Minority Party meeting dated July 15, 2026, which is a record of …
Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority WhipThe Standard
… Kingi said that the Nairobi Senator would be replaced by his Migori counterpart Eddy Oketch in the changes.The Speaker said that he received minutes from a meeting that ousted him including the a list of Senators who signed his removal petition. …
Sifuna removed as Deputy Minority Whip in SenateThe Standard
… Sifuna also congratulated Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, who has replaced him as Senate Minority Whip, expressing confidence in his successor."It is now going to be his job to whip members so that we can raise quorum," he said. …
Sifuna defiant after ouster as Senate Minority WhipSenate leaders are calling on county governments to prepare skilled workers for employment opportunities from the proposed Lamu Oil Refinery, which is being established by Dangote Group. Heavy construction equipment has already begun arriving at Lamu Port, with 2,930 metric tonnes received and an additional 400 units expected within 60 days.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Senate leaders are calling on county governments to prepare skilled workers for employment opportunities from the proposed Lamu Oil Refinery, which is being established by Dangote Group. Heavy construction equipment has already begun arriving at Lamu Port, with 2,930 metric tonnes received and an additional 400 units expected within 60 days.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have defended a Government-to-Government fuel importation deal, days after Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns over it. The leaders accused the opposition of attempting to discredit the government and launched attacks against Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Western Kenya leaders including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula are pushing for a political alliance between the Luhya and Luo communities to consolidate support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. The proposal seeks to unite the two regions into a voting bloc ahead of the general election.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi led a push in Siaya for voter registration and support for President Ruto's re-election, signaling an aggressive attempt by the President's allies to expand influence in a traditional opposition stronghold. Wandayi told residents that increasing voting numbers would strengthen Siaya's voice in national affairs.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Last Mile Electrification Project commissioned by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has connected 408 households in Awendo Constituency to the national grid, alongside a dispensary and water project, enabling residents to pursue digital business opportunities and more reliable services.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has been removed as chairperson of the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee after members unanimously passed a vote of no confidence, citing his failure to consult colleagues and unilateral decision-making on committee affairs.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4, 2026, over contract variations, approvals, planning and reports related to the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had previously declined to attend, citing that she had already provided comprehensive responses to committee concerns, but senators rejected her explanation, asserting that Parliament determines sufficiency of information and that Cabinet Secretaries are constitutionally obligated to appear before parliamentary committees when required.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4 after she declined to attend a scheduled July hearing on the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had claimed her ministry had already addressed the committee's questions, but lawmakers rejected the request, stating that Parliament—not the Cabinet Secretary—determines whether responses are satisfactory.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he does not need powerful political positions to serve Kenyans, following recent leadership shake-ups within the opposition. Speaking in Taita Taveta County, Sifuna remarked that losing positions entrusted to him by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had not diminished his ability to think, lead, or champion ordinary Kenyans' interests.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
A group of senior Orange Democratic Movement leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement has conceded defeat in its efforts to reclaim the party, saying ODM has been captured by the Kenya Kwanza administration and drifted from the ideals of late leader Raila Odinga. The four leaders—James Orengo, Edwin Sifuna, Godfrey Osotsi, and Richard Onyonka—said their months of internal resistance failed to reverse the party's political direction.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Orange Democratic Movement leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement have abandoned their bid to reclaim the party, saying it has drifted from the ideals of late leader Raila Odinga and fallen under the influence of the Kenya Kwanza administration. Governors, senators including James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna said months of internal resistance failed to reverse what they described as the party's new political direction.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto hosted a State House meeting with ODM senators led by party leader Oburu Odinga on Wednesday, after which a gathering of 21 Azimio-aligned senators removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, replacing him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto hosted a meeting with ODM senators led by Oburu Odinga at State House on Wednesday, after which a gathering of 21 Azimio-aligned senators removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, replacing him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition senators aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction have alleged that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's removal as Senate Deputy Minority Whip was planned during a meeting between President William Ruto and ODM leaders before being formalized at a parliamentary group meeting. The lawmakers accused the government of interfering with Parliament's independence and weakening the opposition.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, announced by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Thursday.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has replaced Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, despite an Azimio Coalition formal protest arguing the removal process violated coalition agreement and Senate Standing Orders.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has moved to block attempts to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Deputy Minority Whip, writing to the Senate Speaker to reject a Parliamentary Group meeting held Wednesday that voted to remove him, arguing the process violated coalition agreements and Senate procedures.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a resolution passed by the Minority Party on July 15, 2026, as communicated to the House by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a meeting convened by Senate Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina. The Azimio la Umoja coalition complained about the short notice and lack of agenda transparency for the meeting, where 11 Senators voted to remove Sifuna.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he will continue addressing matters of public interest despite being removed as Senate Minority Whip, arguing Kenya's challenges stem from systemic issues requiring urgent attention. He congratulated his successor, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Migori County's political landscape is changing from historical rivalry and violence toward issue-based competition as the 2027 General Election approaches, with Governor Ochilo Ayacko facing challengers including Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, Suna West MP Peter Masara, and former Woman Representative Dr. Pamela Odhiambo.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 into law, allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to 47 county governments for the 2026/27 financial year. The allocation, based on an estimated Sh2.9 trillion in shareable revenue, follows a mediated settlement between the National Assembly and Senate after seven mediation sessions.
15 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's 47 county governments could receive Sh428 billion in equitable share funding if Parliament approves the Mediation Committee's recommendations on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, ending negotiations between the National Assembly and the Senate. The agreement also reinstates Clause 5, which protects county allocations from reductions due to national revenue shortfalls.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Mediation talks on the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 have made significant progress, with negotiations focused on Clause 5, designed to protect counties from spending cuts during revenue shortfalls. The Senate and National Assembly have narrowed their positions—the Assembly has increased its offer to Sh425 billion and the Senate has reduced its demand to Sh440 billion.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing scrutinized the Talanta Stadium project, demanding explanations for the cost increase from Sh34.6 billion to Sh45.8 billion, procurement procedures, and land ownership documentation. The stadium, breaking ground in March 2024, is being built for Kenya's co-hosting of AFCON 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has proposed that county governments receive 49 per cent of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund under a proposed Roads Act amendment bill, while the Ministry of Roads and Transport recommends only 15 per cent. The Committee argues that since road maintenance functions have shifted to county governments, resources should follow those functions.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
Most senators complained they were kept in the dark after the Senate Majority Leader announced a truce with the Council of Governors, brokered over two weeks of meetings by house leadership. The deal includes governors agreeing to resume appearances before Senate Committees after previously threatening to boycott.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Governors and senators have reached an agreement following weeks of closed-door talks over allegations that some Senate County Public Accounts Committee members were engaging in extortion. Governors have agreed to resume appearing before Senate oversight committees, while senators have pledged to consider increased county funding in the next financial year.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch was ordered out of the Senate chamber by Speaker Amason Kingi during Tuesday's plenary session after protesting the reintroduction of the Division of Revenue Bill, arguing that senators had not been adequately briefed on how the decision was reached before Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot moved it for debate.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →