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Otiende Amollo

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

Rarieda MP who sponsors Public Participation Bill and disburses constituency development funds to schools and students.

2026-06-302026-11-02

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September 2026
17 SeptThe Standard
… Oloo will be deputised by Rarieda MP Dr Otiende Amollo, brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Odinga family.The committee will develop and publish a calendar of activities expected to run from …
Ida unveils committee to steer Raila's first anniversary commemoration
15 SeptCapital News
… Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said the government was committed to addressing challenges facing Kenyans, including communities that had been marginalised by previous administrations. …
Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Orengo to oppose govt projects, predicts 2027 landslide
August 2026
27 AugThe Standard
… He cited the Public Participation Bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, arguing that the bill has come too late.Nyamori questioned why MPs elected in 2010 and again in 2013 did not push for the bill alongside the Constitution's implementation. …
Why public participation remains a tick-box exercise 16 years on
22 AugThe Standard
… Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo mourned the former judge saying they schooled together adding that the family needs prayers after the recent loss of MP Nduku’s son.Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama mourned the ex-judge saying the society was saddened by his death. …
Ruto, Kindiki lead nation to mourn former Judge Mutava
13 AugThe Standard
… Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said the discussions focused on four key areas: legislation, policy, efficiency and oversight.“We have looked at legislation, policy, efficiency and oversight, with the aim of ensuring fairness and value for money for all Kenyans,” said Amollo. …
KISM calls for stronger procurement laws and oversight
12 AugThe Standard
… The Bill, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong’a, seeks to establish a clearer and more consistent framework for public participation across national and county government institutions. …
What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans
5 AugThe Standard
… Because how do you explain that for the last six years we have been discussing this issue but the Ministry is yet to fully digitize the system?” posed Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo. …
MPs decry slow digitisation of Lands system, claim cartels behind delay
July 2026
27 JulThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo on Monday raised Sh12 million through a funds drive to help Nyabera Mixed Secondary School purchase a school bus. …
Rarieda MP disburses Sh46m NG-CDF funds to schools, needy students
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

ODM confronts succession crisis and identity questions after Raila

The News

One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement faces internal disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto, and whether it should field its own 2027 presidential candidate or support Ruto's re-election. In July 2026, party leader Oburu Oginga announced ODM would not field a presidential candidate and would support Ruto instead, a decision that has exposed tensions within the party.

15 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 15 October

ODM confronts succession crisis and identity questions after Raila
One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement faces internal disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto, and whether it should field its own 2027 presidential candidate or support Ruto's re-election. In July 2026, party leader Oburu Oginga announced ODM would not field a presidential candidate and would support Ruto instead, a decision that has exposed tensions within the party.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Youths demand Oburu Oginga's presence at Raila anniversary
Young people attending the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death chanted for ODM party leader Oburu Oginga at Migwena grounds. Raila's widow Ida Odinga said Oburu was unwell and on doctor's orders to rest and avoid large gatherings.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

ODM official warns against politicizing Raila Odinga memorial
ODM Vice Chair Otiende Amollo has urged politicians to attend the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2026, in Bondo with humility and respect, cautioning against turning the commemoration into a political contest or ferrying supporters to the event.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 3 October

Raila Mausoleum 98 per cent complete, state handover October 7
The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, final resting place of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Raila Odinga, will be handed over to the State on October 7 and dedicated by President William Ruto in a restricted, military-honours ceremony. Public access opens October 8, with the event broadcast live and screened at three locations.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Raila Odinga mausoleum 98% complete, handed over Wednesday
The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, which houses Kenya's first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and his son Raila Odinga, is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on October 7, ahead of a restricted dedication ceremony led by President William Ruto.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

Family warns against fundraising using Raila's remembrance
The family of late Raila Odinga and the Anniversary National Steering Committee have warned against using his name to raise money for first-anniversary remembrance events. The committee has opened the remembrance month and welcomes people to honour Odinga in their own way, but has cautioned against exploiting the activities for personal gain.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wetang'ula urges national honours recipients to deepen service commitment
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula challenged 180 recipients of national honours awarded between 2022 and 2025 to view their medals as a renewed call to serve Kenyans with greater integrity and dedication, saying national recognition should raise expectations of public servants rather than lower them.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

ODM urges Kenyans to light candles for Raila Odinga anniversary
The Orange Democratic Movement has called on Kenyans at home and abroad to light candles on Friday, October 2, at 6 pm to mark the first anniversary of the death of former party leader Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025. ODM has designated October as "Mwezi wa Baba" and plans a month-long programme of memorial activities, including a major rally in Kakamega on October 9.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

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.
17 September 2026 · 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 September 2026 · 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 →