Senator Okiya Omtatah Stories

Police IG Douglas Kanja says he will appear in court at the right time to answer summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

Kanja said he would appear in court at the appropriate time, emphasising that he is a law-abiding citizen with no intention of defying court orders.

Over 50 arrested, teargassed in nationwide protests against abductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The protests were organised to demand the release of individuals allegedly detained by police since last week, including Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, B...

Omtatah seeks High Court orders for release of abducted Kenyans, dead or alive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The missing persons are Gideon Kibet, Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Kelvin Muthoni.

Live Blog: Demonstrators take to Nairobi streets to protest rising cases of abductions
Amina Wako  |  Dec 30, 2024

The organisers have described the demonstrations as the “mother of all protests.”

Senator Omtatah recalls last moments with abducted cartoonist 'Kibet Bull', calls for his release 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

As the search for Kibet continues, rights groups and citizens have rallied behind Omtatah, calling for transparency, justice, and an end to the alarmi...

Mixed reactions greet Omtatah’s possible stab at the presidency in 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Omtatah described the moment as critical for Kenya, highlighting the urgency to tackle pressing national issues.

Senator Cherargei to Omtatah: You need at least Sh7 billion for 2027 presidential bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

This comes after Omtatah announced the formation of a 10-member Presidential Exploratory Committee to assess his viability as a candidate for the pres...

Senator Omtatah appoints Hanifa Adan, 9 others to help explore 2027 presidential bid
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 23, 2024

The Senator announced that the team would assess the viability of his candidacy for the upcoming General Election.

Safaricom under fire as Senators demand answers on alleged data breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

The debate centres on whether the company shares subscriber data with government agencies without consent.

High Court declares housing levy lawfully enacted
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 22, 2024

A three-judge bench determined that public participation in the process was sufficient.

Senator Omtata, two others want court to quash Kanja's appointment as IG
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 25, 2024

The trio has argued that Kanja's appointment was a culmination of an unconstitutional, illegal, and uncompetitive recruitment process.

Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 15, 2024

Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti, and Josephine Mongare will preside over consolidated cases, which include a petition filed by 22 senators, led by Bu...

Okiya Omtatah secures urgent certification in bid to overturn Finance Act stay orders
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 27, 2023

In a significant development, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah achieved an early victory as the Court of Appeal certified his application to vacate stay or...

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