Otiende Amollo

Also known as: Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo · Dr. Otiende Amollo · Dr Otiende Amollo

Rarieda MP who sponsored the Public Participation Bill 2025 and disbursed constituency development funds in 2026.

2026-06-302026-09-18

In coverage

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July 2026
1 JulThe Standard
… cation process more efficient and transparent while reducing the burden on parents and students seeking financial assistance.Besides Nyamita, several other Nyanza legislators featured strongly in the rankings, including Junet Mohamed, David Ochieng, Lilian Gogo and Otiende Amollo …
Uriri's Mark Nyamita leads Nyanza MPs in Infotrak's performance ranking
June 2026
30 JunCitizen Digital
… The Widowed Persons Protection Bill, 2026, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, seeks to ensure that the loss of a spouse does not also result in the loss of one's home, property, livelihood or dignity.
Green Congress leader calls for fast-tracking of Widowed Persons Protection Bill

Politics

Raila Odinga's anniversary marked by democracy centre and academy

The News

The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be marked with national commemorative events, including the launch of a democracy centre at the University of Nairobi and the establishment of the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy at the Kenya School of Government, designated as a centre of excellence for governance and public administration studies. Mama Ida Odinga said the family welcomed the institutional initiatives in his memory.

16 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

Raila Odinga's anniversary marked by democracy centre and academy
The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be marked with national commemorative events, including the launch of a democracy centre at the University of Nairobi and the establishment of the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy at the Kenya School of Government, designated as a centre of excellence for governance and public administration studies. Mama Ida Odinga said the family welcomed the institutional initiatives in his memory.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
Ida Odinga unveils committee for Raila's first death anniversary
The widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has commissioned a national steering committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo to coordinate commemorations marking his first death anniversary. The committee brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Committee named to lead Raila Odinga first anniversary commemoration
Ida Odinga announced that Prof Adams Oloo will lead a national steering committee to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from October 10–17, with activities framed around celebrating his life and legacy rather than his death.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Siaya governor against government
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 27 August

Public participation remains symbolic in Kenya 16 years after Constitution
Lawyer Joshua Nyamori has criticized Parliament as unwilling to enact laws that would cost MPs their privileges, describing it as the weak link in full implementation of the 2010 Constitution. He argued that public participation in Kenya remains a "tick-box exercise" rather than substantive consultation, and noted that a Public Participation Bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has come too late despite 16 years of constitutional governance.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

Former High Court judge Joseph Mutava dies; nation mourns
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and other political leaders have mourned former High Court judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava, who died on Saturday morning. Mutava was the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

KISM calls for stronger procurement laws and oversight
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management has called for reforms to strengthen the legal framework governing procurement, with a focus on accountability, efficiency and value for money. KISM chairperson Jennifer Cirindi said procurement must be handled by qualified professionals who can be held accountable for the use of public resources.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

National Assembly approves Public Participation Bill 2025
The National Assembly has approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, which seeks to establish a clearer framework for citizen engagement in national and county government decisions. The Bill, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong'a, proposes principles and guidelines for public participation and designates responsible authorities, with government institutions to develop specific regulations upon enactment.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

MPs claim cartels obstruct Lands digitisation launched in 2021
Lawmakers sitting in the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee have criticised the delayed digitisation of the Lands Management Information System, claiming that individuals within the Ministry of Lands have frustrated the process to ensure corruption thrives. The Lands Principal Secretary announced the government intends to spend Sh16 billion for full digitisation within five years, while an Auditor General report found only two of 83 state land registries fully digitised.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

Rarieda MP disburses Sh46 million NG-CDF funds to schools and students
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo disbursed Sh46 million in National Government-Constituency Development Fund money to support learners and schools in the constituency through bursaries, school bus purchases, and renovation projects. The funds were distributed under the initiative "Fulfilling Education Agenda, Bursaries For All, Rarieda Rising."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

Uriri MP Nyamita tops Nyanza in Infotrak performance ranking
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita has emerged as the highest-ranked legislator from Nyanza in Infotrak's latest Elected Leaders Performance Rating, which assessed MPs on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises. Nyamita secured a place in the national Top 100, and credits his ranking to efforts including a digitised bursary system in his constituency.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

Green Congress leader urges Parliament to fast-track widows protection bill
Green Congress party leader Hillary Alila has called on Parliament to expedite the Widowed Persons Protection Bill, 2026, stating that widows across the country face discrimination, exploitation and economic hardship despite constitutional protections, and need stronger legal safeguards including protections against loss of inheritance rights, home eviction, gender-based violence and exclusion from decision-making.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →