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POLITICS

Omtatah Back To Corridors of Justice To Stop Ruto's Gov't From Charging Kenyans For This Service

Okiyah Omtatah is a well known lawyer because of his previous moves against the government that saw some of the government decisions stopped, the lawyer cum activist has been seen as the people's defender and no doubt that the people of Busia decided to send him to the senate of Kenya to represent them

  3 months ago ago
Omtatah Back To Corridors of Justice To Stop Ruto's Gov't From Charging Kenyans For This Service

POLITICS

Morning Shock For Ruto & Chebukati As Omtatah Reveals Worrying News Ahead Of Petition

After carefully reviewing Raila Odinga of Azimio la Umoja's presidential election lawsuit, lawyer Okiyah Omtatah is expected to ask questions of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chief Wafula Chebukati and the next president, Dr. William Ruto. According to The Lawyer, the Chebukati-led IEBC declared William Ruto the next president after determining that he had met the constitutionally needed threshold of 50% plus one.

  6 months ago ago
Morning Shock For Ruto & Chebukati As Omtatah Reveals Worrying News Ahead Of Petition

JUSTICE

Kumbe, Omtatah Brings to Light How Azimio La Umoja Were Ungrateful Over the Supreme Court Petition

The political decision request costs competitors colossal measures of cash as they are expected to pay the court for claim and furthermore source legal advisors who will push their stories at the court. The past official request saw Ruto and Raila burning through millions at the court. Right now, legal counselors are said to profit from the cases as top attorneys typically get millions when the high court decision is made.

  6 months ago ago
Kumbe, Omtatah Brings to Light How Azimio La Umoja Were Ungrateful Over the Supreme Court Petition

JUSTICE

One Petitioner Alleges a Way in Which The Supreme Court Was Compromised

On Monday 5th September 2022, the supreme court of Kenya declared Hon William Ruto as the president-elect of Kenya. In the supreme court’s ruling for the petition that was filed by Azimio la umoja flag bearer Hon Raila Amolo Odinga declared Hon William Samoei Ruto as constitutionally fit elected president as the 5th president of Kenya.

  6 months ago ago
One Petitioner Alleges a Way in Which The Supreme Court Was Compromised

POLITICS

Activist Okiyah Omtatah in court again

Activist Okiya Omtatah popularly known for his frequent appearances in the corridors of the judiciary is back seeking for a repeat election order as he claims no presidential candidate met the constitutional threshold. According to a report by Kenya's popular news outlet- Nation, in his petition, Okiyah argues that neither Raila odinga nor William Ruto got 50 percent plus one vote, a constitutional threshold set for any candidate to meet to become the president.

  7 months ago ago
Activist Okiyah Omtatah in court again

POLITICS

"IEBC Mathematics Doesn't Add Up" Okiya Omtatah Explains

Okiya Omtatah has explained that the figures as announced by Chebukati and argued by Lawyer Mahat Somane do not add up according to his calculations. According to Omtatah, the figures must show the correct turnout and the number of votes garnered by each of the candidates against the valid votes cast in the presidential tally.

  6 months ago ago

POLITICS

BREAKING NEWS: Activist Okiyah Omtatah Beats ODM's Candidate Hands Down to Wins Busia Senator Seat

Activist Okiyah Omtatah wins Busia Senator seat after garnering 171,681 votes on NRA ticket, ODM's Hillary Itela second with 59,276 votes. The name Okiyah Omtatah is not new to Kenyans as he has been seen in the corridors of the courts defending the rights of Kenyans. The activists in the just concluded elections tried his luck where he was looking to clinch the Busia Senatorial seat.

  7 months ago ago
BREAKING NEWS: Activist Okiyah Omtatah Beats ODM's Candidate Hands Down to Wins Busia Senator Seat

POLITICS

List Of Confirmed Senatorial Position Winners

As Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) continues to confirm and declare results from different constituencies and counties in the country, several candidates have a reason to smile after the commission confirmed and announced their wins. Only three candidates have been declared winners out if the 47 counties.

  7 months ago ago
List Of Confirmed Senatorial Position Winners

POLITICS

"I Tried To Get Money From Azimio But They Couldn't Give Me," Okiyah Omtata Says Over Election Petition

The election petition costs candidates huge amounts of money as they are required to pay the court for appeal and also source lawyers who are going to push their narratives at the court. The previous presidential petition saw Ruto and Raila spending millions at the court. At this time, lawyers are said to benefit from the cases as top lawyers normally get millions before and after the supreme court verdict is made.

  6 months ago ago

RELIGION

From Aspiring Pastor To Senator: Little Known Details About Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, is well-known for his protests against the system that involve chaining himself to gates. The outspoken activist was among the politicians who disrupted President William Ruto's win at the Supreme Court. Prior to his multiple epileptic attacks, 57-year-old Omtatah had a non-political, non-"little guy"-related ambition to become a Catholic priest.

  4 months ago ago
From Aspiring Pastor To Senator: Little Known Details About Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah

POLITICS

Lawyer Reveals How He Used His Millions In Supreme Court During Presidential Petition-Video.

Many attorneys in the nation have fought in various courts for the justice of the majority of Kenyans. Additionally, some of them were compelled to utilize their funds to submit petitions, like Okiyah Omtatah. The source claims that the Busia Senator has broken his silence and disclosed how much money he spent to seek the Supreme Court to overturn President William Ruto's election results, which were announced by IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati.

  6 months ago ago
Lawyer Reveals How He Used His Millions In Supreme Court During Presidential Petition-Video.

POLITICS

Azimio La Umoja Exposed On How They Were Ungrateful Over The Supreme Court Election Petition

The election petition costs candidates huge amounts of money as they are required to pay the court for appeal and also source lawyers who are going to push their narratives at the court. The previous presidential petition saw Ruto and Raila spending millions at the court. At this time, lawyers are said to benefit from the cases as top lawyers normally get millions before and after the supreme court verdict is made.

  6 months ago ago
Azimio La Umoja Exposed On How They Were Ungrateful Over The Supreme Court Election Petition

POLITICS

Latest Opinion Between Omtatah And ODM Candidate In Busia Senate Race

According to the most recent opinion survey from Mizani Africa, the ODM party would be beaten in the Busia senatorial seat if elections were held today. With 68 percent of the vote, activist who has his own party is leading the senate election against Hilary Itela of the ODM, who has 16.7% of the vote.This only indicates that if elections were held today in Busis County, the ODM would lose, particularly in the senate seat.

  9 months ago ago
Latest Opinion Between Omtatah And ODM Candidate In Busia Senate Race

POLITICS

"I Voted for you But I Will Not Join Kenya Kwanza" Busia Senator Tells Speaker Kingi

In a speech to congratulate the newly elected speaker of the senate Amason Kingi, Busia County Senator Okiyah Omtatah said that he remained behind to vote for him but that does not mean that he will join Kenya Kwanza Alliance. Omtatah is one of the few Azimio senators who remained behind after the others stormed out of the senate after Kalonzo withdrew his candidature.

  6 months ago ago

POLITICS

Activist Okiya Omtatah Cries After Azimio La Umoja Refused to Fund Ksh1.6M He Paid For Petition

Senator from Busia and activist Okiyah Omtatah had to use his own funds to pay for the Supreme Court petition that contested President William Ruto's victory. When Omtatah appeared on JKL Live on September 14, he said that while his attempts to contact the Azimio la Umoja hierarchy for support fell on deaf ears.

  6 months ago ago
Activist Okiya Omtatah Cries After Azimio La Umoja Refused to Fund Ksh1.6M He Paid For Petition

POLITICS

Omtatah's Latest Move as He Terms This Service by Ruto's Government to Be Unconstitutional,

As a result of his prior actions against the government, which led to the reversal of some government decisions, Okiyah Omtatah has gained notoriety as a lawyer and activist. The people of Busia elected to appoint him to the Kenyan Senate to represent them. Despite being a senator who was recently elected, Okiyah Omtatah has continued to fight in court for causes that he believes are unfit for the nation.

  3 months ago ago
Omtatah's Latest Move as He Terms This Service by Ruto's Government to Be Unconstitutional,

POLITICS

Azimio Refused to Fund me in Their Recent Supreme Court Petition- Omtatah

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 –New Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has exposed Azimio la Umoja leadership for failing to fund his petition at the Supreme Court over their lost presidential contest. Speaking on Citizen Tv’s JKL show with Jeff Koinange on Wednesday September 14 night, Omtatah divulged that he tried to seek financial support from Azimio la Umoja leadership to help support his petition but they couldn’t be moved.

  6 months ago ago
Azimio Refused to Fund me in Their Recent Supreme Court Petition- Omtatah

POLITICS

JUST IN; Vocal Senator Fires at Pres. William Ruto For Protecting These People as he Warns DPP

Busia Senator who is also a renowned Human rights activist, Okiyah Omtatah has broken silence on DPP, Noordin Haji's latest moves of withdrawing corruption charges touching on certain allies of President William Ruto. The vocal Senator has criticized DPP for siding with Pres. William Ruto yet he's supposed to act independently.

  5 months ago ago
JUST IN; Vocal Senator Fires at Pres. William Ruto For Protecting These People as he Warns DPP

POLITICS

Omtatah To Stop Ruto's Gov't From Charging People For This Service

No doubt the people of Busia, Kenya, regarded Okiyah Omtatah as the people's protector and elected him to represent them in the Kenyan Senate because of his history of taking on the government and successfully blocking some of its actions. Okiyah Omtatah, newly elected to the Senate, continues to use the legal system to challenge policies he considers harmful to Nigeria.

  3 months ago ago
Omtatah To Stop Ruto's Gov't From Charging People For This Service

JUSTICE

High Court Dismisses Case Seeking To Block KQ From Training It's Pilots Abroad

Justice Hedwig Ong'udi has made a major powerful ruling on matters the training of pilots. According to the judge, the training of pilot can happen abroad depending on the needs of the course being trained. Senator Okiyah Omtatah had challenged the training of pilots abroad with the argument that Kenya had aviation schools where pilots could train.

  5 months ago ago
High Court Dismisses Case Seeking To Block KQ From Training It's Pilots Abroad