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Willis Otieno

Safina Deputy Party Leader and constitutional lawyer who appears in coverage of 2026 election debates and constitutional matters in Kenya.

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  1. October 2026

  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSafina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno has challenged opposition leaders to offer economic solutions beyond removing President William Ruto from office. …

    Willis Otieno: Opposition needs more than slogans to challenge Ruto

  3. Capital News

    … The legacy of command and control Lawyer Willis Otieno argues that the challenges facing police accountability are rooted partly in the history and culture of policing. …

    Police Reform: Has accountability changed how Kenyans experience the police?

  4. The Standard

    During the 2022 epic Raila Odinga Versus William Ruto presidential election petition at the Supreme Court, Lawyer Willis Otieno famously asked, "When an alligator comes out of the water and tells you that the crocodile is sick, do you doubt him?" The last few weeks have been a ti …

    Uhuru vs Ruto: When an alligator tells you the crocodile is sick...
  5. September 2026

  6. Citizen Digital

    … Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno accused successive governments of mistreating the former servicemen and women, despite court orders directing their recognition and retirement with the honours attached to the positions they held. …

    Wanjigi slams Gov't over refusal to pay Ksh.9B owed to 1982 coup Air Force veterans

  7. The Standard

    … Safina deputy party leader Willis Otieno said the court orders went beyond compensation, directing the government to recognise the former officers as Kenya Defence Forces personnel and retire them with the benefits attached to their positions. …

    Wanjigi demands Sh9 billion Air Force payout

  8. The Standard

    … The defence lawyers led by Willis Otieno, however, argued that the accused persons were being victimised for exercising their constitutional rights. …

    Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction

  9. Citizen Digital

    … Lawyer Willis Otieno wrote: "This is what you get when high unemployment meets the normalisation of goonism and mediocrity in the management of internal security. …

    'We're on our own!' Public outrage after gang robs motorists on Nairobi Expressway
  10. August 2026

  11. Citizen Digital

    … Prominent constitutional lawyers Paul Muite and Willis Otieno have weighed in on this issue, underscoring that the practice of displaying the president's picture is purely a matter of political tradition inherited from the colonial era and maintained across post-independence admi …

    No law requires President’s portrait to be displayed in offices: Laywer Paul Muite

  12. Citizen Digital

    … tells Ruto after High Court election date ruling By Ian Omondi August 07, 2026 06:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Safina party leader Jimi Wanjigi addresses the media, flanked by his deputy Willis Otieno …

    You're now a temporary president!' Wanjigi tells Ruto after High Court election date ruling

  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeLawyer Willis Otieno and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi have urged President William Ruto and State institutions to respect the Constitution following a High Court ruling declaring August 11, 2026, as the date for Kenya’s next General Election. …

    Ruto is now a temporary incumbent, Wanjigi says following court decision
Politics

Opposition must offer economic solutions beyond removing Ruto

The News

Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno challenged opposition leaders to present economic policies rather than slogans to address Kenya's public debt, unemployment, poverty, and costs of education and healthcare. Otieno argued that removing President Ruto would not automatically resolve these challenges and urged opposition figures to explain how they would tackle them if elected in 2027.

21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Opposition must offer economic solutions beyond removing Ruto

    Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno challenged opposition leaders to present economic policies rather than slogans to address Kenya's public debt, unemployment, poverty, and costs of education and healthcare. Otieno argued that removing President Ruto would not automatically resolve these challenges and urged opposition figures to explain how they would tackle them if elected in 2027.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 16 October

  1. Police reform and accountability mechanisms questioned in Kenya

    More than a decade after the 2010 Constitution established a framework for policing, Kenyans continue to report difficulty holding police accountable for misconduct, citing fears of retaliation and concerns that accountability mechanisms have not meaningfully changed how citizens experience policing.

    16 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 election through electoral mischief

    In an opinion piece referencing a 2022 Supreme Court petition metaphor, the author discusses recent "revelations" including Dr Ruto's accusations that Uhuru is sabotaging his administration, and Uhuru's claim on September 22, 2026, that Raila actually won the popular vote in the 2022 presidential election but was denied the presidency through electoral mischief.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Wanjigi criticises government over unpaid 1982 coup veterans compensation

    Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised the government for failing to pay more than 400 former Kenya Air Force personnel dismissed after the 1982 attempted coup, despite court orders directing compensation of up to Ksh.9 billion.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Former Air Force officers await Sh9 billion compensation payout

    Former Kenya Air Force officers detained after the 1982 attempted coup are still awaiting government payment of up to Sh9 billion in court-ordered compensation. Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi has pledged that if elected president, his government would pay the amount within the first three months of his administration.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Comedian Eric Omondi freed on bond in traffic obstruction case

    Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others were released on bond by a Nairobi court after being charged with obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue on September 7. Omondi was arrested while conducting a signature collection drive for his "Punguza Mzigo" campaign outside the Kenya National Archives.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Gang robbers attack motorists on Nairobi Expressway in daylight

    Armed criminal gangs have targeted motorists in broad daylight along the Nairobi Expressway, with viral social media images showing suspects surrounding vehicles and stealing personal belongings, sparking public outrage over national security concerns.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. No constitutional law mandates presidential portrait display in offices

    Constitutional lawyers Paul Muite and Willis Otieno have argued that displaying the President's portrait is a matter of political tradition rather than legal requirement. Under Kenya's Constitution, the national symbols are limited to the National Flag, National Anthem, Coat of Arms, and Public Seal, with no legal obligation to display the presidential portrait in private or public offices.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 7 August

  1. High Court orders Kenya general election for August 11, 2026

    Kenya's High Court ruled on Friday that the country's next General Election should be held on August 11, 2026, rather than 2027. Safina party leader Jimi Wanjigi welcomed the ruling as a victory for the Constitution and said President William Ruto would become a "temporary president" from the following Tuesday.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court sets August 11, 2026 for Kenya's next general election

    A High Court ruling has declared August 11, 2026, as the constitutionally prescribed date for Kenya's next General Election. Lawyer Willis Otieno and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi urged President Ruto and state institutions to respect the Constitution and said logistical challenges facing the IEBC cannot extend the political mandate of elected leaders, though the court suspended implementation to allow the IEBC to address administrative challenges.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. 2007 sexual violence survivors seek justice and compensation at Supreme Court

    Seven survivors of 2007–2008 post-election sexual violence, supported by rights organizations, argued before Kenya's Supreme Court that the government has failed to compensate them and prosecute perpetrators, including police. The Attorney General, DPP, and IPOA opposed the case, claiming the government pursued at least 300 sexual violence cases during the period.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Opposition group launches digital vote for 2027 presidential candidate

    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.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 29 June

  1. Activist Davis Lichuma found alive after disappearance sparks alarm

    Human rights organisations have expressed alarm over what they describe as the return of enforced disappearances and abductions in Kenya after activist Davis Lichuma was found alive days after going missing. Lichuma was found at Kenyatta National Hospital and transferred to Nairobi Women's Hospital for treatment after allegedly being tortured and abandoned, prompting renewed calls for an independent investigation into his alleged unlawful detention.

    29 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Wanjigi backs June 25 memorial protests, calls movement unstoppable

    Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has called for Kenyans to participate in planned June 25 memorial protests, describing them as a continuation of the Gen Z-led movement that emerged during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Wanjigi said the 2024 protests broke Kenya's "old political and economic order" and urged the administration to adapt to the "new Kenya."

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro absent during Finance Bill Third Reading vote

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was absent from the National Assembly during the Finance Bill 2026 Third Reading vote, which passed 122–40, drawing criticism on social media from Kenyans who noted his recent vocal opposition to government policies.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. War crimes complaint against Sudan's RSF filed in Kenya

    Legal Action Worldwide has filed a complaint with Kenya's Office of Director of Public Prosecutions on behalf of 12 Sudanese victims who allege they were tortured, raped, sexually enslaved, and arbitrarily detained by the Rapid Support Forces in and around Khartoum since the war began on 15 April 2023. The organisation says senior and mid-level RSF commanders have citizenship, political and financial ties to Kenya.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. SportPesa sues 20 companies over Kenya Premier League data rights

    Milestone Games Limited, owner of SportPesa, has filed a lawsuit against 20 companies alleging breach of its exclusive Sh1.9 billion contract with the Football Kenya Federation over use of Kenya Premier League data on streaming and betting platforms.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

  1. Wanjigi accuses government of economic mismanagement, demands accountability

    Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi criticized the government's economic management during the opening of the party's Homa Bay office, accusing it of deception and failing to deliver on promises of economic growth. He also raised concerns over inconsistencies in National Treasury reporting, questioning claims about billions held outside the Consolidated Fund.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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