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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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July 2026
31 JulThe Standard
… Lawyers Willis Otieno and Dr Owiso Owiso faulted the Court of Appeal for applying the law, dealing with civil wrongs instead of looking into the constitutional violations.Otieno told Chief Justice Martha Koome, Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and Mohamed Warsame that …
Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme Court
14 JulCapital 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 2027
June 2026
29 JunCapital News
… Lawyer Willis Otieno described the reported ordeal as “heartbreaking, deeply disturbing and utterly inhumane,” saying no Kenyan should suffer violence or torture for exercising constitutional rights. …
Rights Groups Warn of Resurgence of Abductions as Missing Activist Davis Lichuma Found Alive
21 JunCitizen Digital
Wanjigi backs June 25 memorial protests, says Gen Z movement 'unstoppable' By Ian Omondi June 21, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi and his deputy Willis Otieno arr …
Wanjigi backs June 25 memorial protests, says Gen Z movement 'unstoppable'
20 JunCitizen Digital
… An unimpressed lawyer Willis Otieno shot back, writing, "Buda, usitubebe ufala. It is becoming a recurring pattern that whenever Parliament is confronted with consequential votes that directly affect the livelihoods of millions of Kenyans, you are conveniently outside the country …
'You're a mole!' Ndindi Nyoro under intense fire for skipping Finance Bill vote
10 JunThe Standard
… Lawyer Willis Otieno argues that the International Crimes Act is part of the laws of Kenya and that there are different mechanisms and platforms, that are conducting investigations that have come up with reports, including national bodies, on some of these atrocities. …
Complaint against Sudan's RSF filed in Kenya seeking justice for victims of war crimes
5 JunThe Standard
… Kenya Federation (FKF).“Defendants are making colossal profits through mischaracterisation of the National Football League, to the detriment of the plaintiff, by undermining the correct name of the league on their online platforms streamed within Kenya,” said lawyer Willis Otieno …
SportPesa sues 20 companies over FKF data use row
May 2026
1 MayCitizen Digital
… Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno echoed the sentiments, calling for a fundamental restructuring of the country’s economic model. …
Wanjigi rallies Homa Bay behind economic justice, demands gov't accountability

Politics

Opposition must offer economic solutions beyond removing Ruto

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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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →