Also known as: Richard Momoima Onyonka · Kisii Senator Richard Momoima Onyonka · Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka · Onyoka · Kisii senator
Kisii Senator who acknowledged divisions within Linda Mwananchi opposition movement and criticized Raila Odinga's African Union bid.
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Senator Onyonka acknowledges Linda Mwananchi divisions By Citizen Reporter September 17, 2026 01:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Senator Onyonka speaking in an interview with Citizen TV on April 9, 2024 …
Senator Onyonka acknowledges Linda Mwananchi divisionsCitizen Digital
… lders to make this the standard for future political engagements." The Sifuna-led faction triumphantly stormed Nairobi on Sunday to engage with their supporters alongside party honchos Embakasi Member of Parliament Babu Owino, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Senators Richard Onyonka …
NPS lauds Linda Mwananchi's Nairobi rally as 'blueprint for political conduct'Capital News
… Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi, Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo and Bomachoge Borabu MP Obadiah Barongo have been mentioned among leaders whose political engagements have increasingly attracted attention in the context of the emerging allian …
Omari rallies Gusii leaders behind Ruto, says opposition cannot deliver developmentCitizen Digital
… "We will bring you one candidate who will face President Ruto, and the opposition will not be divided." Other leaders echoing the same sentiments include Embakasi East MP and Nairobi governorship hopeful Babu Owino, Senators Godfrey Osotsi (Vihiga) and Richard Onyonka (Kisii), am …
Linda Mwananchi censures President Ruto as it touts a Sifuna presidencyCitizen Digital
… Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka similarly challenged the President to focus on his responsibilities as Head of State, including protecting Kenyans and ensuring public resources are properly managed. …
Matiang’i dismisses claims Uhuru is sponsoring oppositionCitizen Digital
… Pure theft,” added Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale. “This is the theft of public resources,” said Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka. …
Teargas disrupts Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru as leaders endorse Sifuna presidencyCitizen Digital
… In the most striking remark of the afternoon, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka told the crowd he had been given money to vote for Mwangaza's impeachment but had taken it and voted against her removal. …
'Uliingia na hustler, utatoka na one term": Sifuna taunts Ruto in MeruCitizen Digital
… , accusing political leaders of failing to uphold the Constitution and crediting some leaders for standing by her during the removal process. “During my impeachment which was unjustified, sifuna including and other leaders who are here today like Boni khalwale and Richard Onyonka …
Mwangaza backs Sifuna for 2027, recalls impeachment battleCitizen Digital
… Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa added, "Wale watu tuko nao United Opposition wameanza kuleta mchezo." Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu on his part said, "Wewe Matiang'i unawacha Kibagendi na Onyonka wadharau Riggy G... …
Gachagua says he is best placed to lead united opposition in 2027Citizen Digital
… Senators Godfrey Osotsi and Richard Onyonka, along with MPs Babu Owino, Jack Wamboka and Danson Mwashako, were among those who accompanied him. …
Who owns 'Linda Mwananchi' name? High-stakes party registration stirs legal stormAn October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua welcomed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi brigade members to his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri on Tuesday, signalling growing prospects of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has called for new leaders across elective positions in the 2027 General Election, specifically targeting Senator Richard Onyonka, Woman Representative Doris Aburi, and MCAs he accuses of prioritising political battles over development. Arati said his political team would plan unified candidates to support in the coming election, arguing Kisii residents need development-oriented leaders rather than those fighting his administration.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has said that late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's decision to contest for the African Union Commission chairperson position was a mistake, arguing it gave President William Ruto political credit and received unusual public backing for an AU candidate.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senators honoured Royal Media Services veteran journalist Fred Obachi Machokaa on Wednesday as he prepares to celebrate 50 years in journalism this Saturday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. The senators praised his career and recalled how Machokaa entertained them during their childhood.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's newly launched political party, The Equitable Party (TEP), urging him to rapidly build the party and recruit candidates to challenge President Ruto's allies in the 2027 General Election.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been appointed leader of The Equitable Party and vowed to contest in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to lead with integrity and prioritize people-centered change.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has unveiled his political party, The Equitable Party (TEP), and been declared its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election. The party, bearing green and yellow colours with scales of justice and the slogan Tusawazishe, was unveiled in Nairobi on Sunday with endorsements from several leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, and others.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition caucus has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election at a Windsor retreat, notably without Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka or any representative from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders in the Linda Mwananchi movement have dismissed reports of rising tensions within the outfit, with Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi accusing President William Ruto of fuelling divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Richard Onyonka has acknowledged cracks in the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that members hold different political views and are affiliated with different political parties. He said older members are mentoring younger politicians to maintain unity as the group strategises for the 2027 General Election.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has commended the Linda Mwananchi political faction for holding an orderly rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi on Sunday, describing it as a "blueprint for future political conduct" and a demonstration of how political events can occur peacefully and within the law.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Danstan Omari, speaking in Nyamira, declared his support for President William Ruto, describing him as both a client and personal friend, and urged the Gusii community to back the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that development in the region depends on cooperation with the government rather than opposition politics.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, held a rally in Nairobi on Sunday criticizing President Ruto's management of national resources and arguing he does not deserve a second term. Governor James Orengo called for Sifuna to replace Ruto, saying he is equipped to steer the nation to prosperity.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i rejected claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring the opposition, stating that pressure for political change is driven by ordinary Kenyans and not by any individual or political sponsor. Matiang'i urged President William Ruto to focus on delivering on his promises rather than seeking political scapegoats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru was disrupted when a teargas canister was lobbed into the crowd, prompting supporters to scatter; the leaders at the meeting endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency, amid tensions over rival candidacy claims within the movement.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement held its first Meru County rally on Sunday, with Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders criticizing President William Ruto over a disputed police uniform tender and positioning the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the 2027 presidency, recalling her 2024 impeachment by the Meru County Assembly and crediting Sifuna and other leaders for opposing her removal.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua declared he is best suited to be the united opposition's presidential candidate to unseat President William Ruto, citing strong support in the Mt. Kenya region. Fellow party leaders warned against divisions within the opposition coalition.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties rejected an application to reserve the name "Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya," citing similarities to the already-reserved slogan "Linda Mkenya, Boresha Kenya" and public-interest concerns. Senator Edwin Sifuna and allied politicians met the Registrar this week seeking to resolve the naming dispute, though the meeting did not immediately settle the matter.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has raised concerns about growing political intolerance among leaders and criticised the manner in which Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested by law enforcement officers at Citizen TV offices on Monday morning, saying there were better ways to address the matter.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a Jubilee Party presidential hopeful, hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders at his Karen office to discuss strengthening coordination within the United Alternative Government and aligning opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
ODM leader James Orengo has criticized the wave of political fundraisers across the country, describing large cash contributions by leaders as bribery that should attract scrutiny from investigative agencies. He said unexplained wealth should be investigated by the EACC and KRA, and argued that no president could legitimately contribute Ksh 100 million in one weekend.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi political faction, led by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, is taking its grassroots mobilisation campaign to Kisii and Nyamira counties on Friday, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo leading the delegation alongside other allied lawmakers.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to a new survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting, Senators Jackson Mandago, James Lomenen, Mohamed Chute, and Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved, with each climbing significantly in rankings compared to 2024 results. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango ranked as the top-performing Senator at 69 per cent.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i met with Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka from the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi group, urging them to support his presidential bid as efforts continue to agree on a joint Opposition candidate for next year's election.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →