Also known as: Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah · Senator Okiya Omtatah
Busia Senator challenging Kenya's public debt legality, affordable housing irregularities, and Kenya-US health partnership framework.
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Capital News
… The list of candidates includes Martha Karua, Boniface Mwangi, Rigathi Gachagua, Okiya Omtatah, Edwin Sifuna, George Wajackoyah, Reuben Kigame, Kalonzo Musyoka, Ndindi Nyoro, Jimmy Wanjigi, George Natembeya, Justin Muturi, Eugene Wamalwa, Willis Otieno, David Maraga and Fred Mati …
WANTAM Launches Digital Vote to Pick Single Opposition Flagbearer for 2027Capital News
… They include George Natembeya, Eugene Wamalwa, Ndindi Nyoro, Okiya Omtatah, Ekuru Aukot, George Wajackoyah and Jimmy Wanjigi.
Ruto Tops New Presidential Poll at 32% as Kalonzo Comes Second at 13% – InfotrakThe Standard
… Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition has brought this question before the courts by challenging substantial borrowing accumulated over the past decade, including Eurobond debt and other liabilities whose authorisation, disclosure, and utilisation remain contested. …
Odious debt is the symptom, Kenya's development model is the DiseaseThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBusia Senator Okiya Omtatah speaks after a court halted construction of an affordable housing project in Southlands Estate, Lang’ata. …
Omtatah demands details on Nairobi Park projectsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 29-Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing pattern of delayed salary payments across county governments. …
Omtatah Says Recurring County Salary Delays Expose Systemic FailuresThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize A three-judge High Court bench has dismissed Attorney General Dorcas Oduor’s bid to strike out Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition challenging the legality and constitutionality of Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debts. …
Court rejects AG's bid to dismiss Kenya's sh 7 trillion 'Odious debt' caseCitizen Digital
Kenya's public debt case set for full hearing, High Court rules By Brian Kimani June 25, 2026 07:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has welcomed a High Court ru …
Kenya's public debt case set for full hearing after Court rejects Attorney General petitionThe Standard
… The petition was filed by seven people, including Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, Nakuru surgeon Dr Magare Gikenyi and activist Laban Omusundi. …
Double blow as case on lawyers-government legal service engagement is delayedCitizen Digital
Omtatah demands Senate probe into Affordable Housing Projects flagged by Auditor-General By Brian Kimani June 06, 2026 04:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Senator Okiya Omtatah speaks to Busia residents o …
Omtatah demands Senate probe into Affordable Housing Projects flagged by Auditor-GeneralCitizen Digital
… The company further submits that the petitioners, Senator Okiya Omtatah and others have failed to produce credible evidence showing any actual or imminent violation of constitutional rights. …
Chinese contractor warns stopping Riruta–Ngong railway project will burden taxpayersWANTAM Advisory Committee has launched a digital voting platform to select a single opposition presidential flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, with voting scheduled for July 25–26. The process involves an initial digital vote followed by a public debate among the top five candidates and a final round of voting.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
WANTAM Advisory Committee has launched a digital voting platform to select a single opposition presidential flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, with voting scheduled for July 25–26. The process involves an initial digital vote followed by a public debate among the top five candidates and a final round of voting.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
An Infotrak poll shows President William Ruto commanding 32 percent support among voters, more than double Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's 13 percent, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i tied in third place at 12 percent each ahead of the 2027 General Election.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's debate on odious debt—whether portions of public debt were borrowed illegally or without public benefit—has become a national concern affecting taxes, fuel prices, and public services. However, the opinion argues that even if disputed loans were resolved, Kenya's deeper problem is a development model that has become heavily dependent on borrowing as a substitute for genuine economic transformation.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised concerns in the Senate about a proposed parking facility and associated developments within or adjacent to Nairobi National Park, calling it a matter of national concern and urging the Senate Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources to provide details on the project's nature, scope, and location.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has expressed concern over delayed salary payments across county governments, citing the Kisumu County workers' peaceful demonstration demanding outstanding wages. He argued the pattern reflects deep-rooted failures in public financial management, budgeting, prioritization, and accountability across multiple counties.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
A three-judge High Court bench rejected Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's bid to dismiss Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition challenging the legality of Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debts. The court ruled the petition, which alleges odious debts of Sh6.95 trillion accumulated between 2014/2015 and 2023/2024, shall proceed to hearing on its merits.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court has rejected attempts by the Attorney General and other respondents to dismiss Senator Okiya Omtatah's public debt petition, allowing it to proceed to a full hearing on its merits. The court upheld the International Monetary Fund's claim of diplomatic immunity and struck it out of the petition.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge court case seeking permission for law firms to provide unconditional legal services to government agencies has been postponed to September 29 because one judge is on leave. The delay comes after the Court of Appeal declined to suspend a high court order restricting government engagement of private lawyers without Attorney General justification and approval.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators have raised concerns over the irregular development of affordable housing projects on public and community land following a revelation from the Auditor General's report.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Okiya Omtatah has requested a Senate inquiry into the Affordable Housing Programme, citing Auditor-General findings that flagged projects for lacking proper land ownership documentation and failing to follow legal procedures governing land allocation and public participation. Omtatah warned that the programme risks becoming "a cover for land grabbing."
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China Road and Bridge Corporation has asked the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop the Riruta–Ngong Commuter Meter Gauge Railway Project, arguing that halting construction would cause economic losses and that resource allocation decisions are the mandate of the Executive and Parliament, not the courts.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Okiya Omtatah has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to remove three Court of Appeal judges—Luka Kimaru, Sila Munyao, and Johnson Ogolla—for lifting High Court orders that had suspended a Kenya-US health cooperation deal worth Sh208 million and blocked sharing of Kenya's health data with the United States.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to investigate three Court of Appeal judges who suspended High Court orders on the Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework but withheld reasons for their decision until October 2026. Omtatah argues the delayed reasoning undermines access to justice and frustrated timely appeal to the Supreme Court.
29 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Environment and Land Court has halted construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang'ata, citing lack of meaningful public participation and failure to comply with mandatory environmental safeguards.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues the Court of Appeal deserves criticism for suspending the High Court order blocking implementation of the Kenya-US health cooperation framework, saying the decision weakens constitutional litigation by allowing the State to create "facts on the ground" before courts pronounce judgment.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed documents in the High Court arguing that last year's health partnership with the Trump administration is tilted in favour of the US and includes far-reaching commitments made without parliamentary approval, public participation, or consultation with county governments.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Two people died during violent confrontations after a crowd of nearly 200 youths stormed a Busia police station following the arrest of a suspect linked to destruction of a police vehicle, Busia County Police Commander Ahmed Abdilleh confirmed. The group allegedly attempted to loot businesses and vandalized public infrastructure including buildings belonging to the Kenya Medical Training College and county government offices.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Court of Appeal temporarily suspended High Court orders that had blocked a Kenya–US health cooperation framework, allowing the government to proceed pending determination of an ongoing appeal, with final ruling reserved for October 30, 2026.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has accused the government of looting public resources, illegal debt accumulation, and constitutional betrayal, citing a pattern of governance failures repeated by leaders who use political distractions to avoid accountability.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An exploratory committee collecting public views on Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's potential presidential candidacy will complete its report by the end of June, after holding forums across 43 counties including President Ruto's home county of Uasin Gishu. The committee's findings will determine whether Omtatah will run against President Ruto in next year's election.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court declined the Consumer Federation of Kenya's application to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated by private consent where unresolved constitutional questions remain. The petition raises concerns over the right to privacy, data protection, and lack of adequate public participation.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has declined to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated through private consent where constitutional issues remain unresolved. The petition questions the constitutionality of the health data-sharing deal, with concerns raised over privacy rights, data protection, and public participation.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →