Topic: Okiya Omtatah
Court rejects request to suspend SHIF rollout amid chaotic scenes at hospitals
Oct 02, 2024 at 10:06 AM
The High Court has declined to suspend the nationwide rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a petition that sought to halt the programme....
Proposed 5 per cent Motor Vehicle Tax sparks controversy in Finance Bill, 2024
May 03, 2024 at 10:07 AM
The Finance Bill, 2024 has ignited a firestorm of debate with its proposal to introduce a new tax on motor vehicles, setting off a wave of concerns and discussions across the natio...
Blow to Omtatah as Supreme Court upholds Finance Act implementation
Sep 08, 2023 at 11:46 PM
In a decisive legal ruling, the Supreme Court of Kenya has upheld the implementation of the Finance Act 2023, marking a significant setback for Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's effort...
EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo summoned by court for contempt over fuel price hike
Aug 07, 2023 at 03:16 PM
The High Court has taken a resolute stance against the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General, Daniel Kiptoo, summoning him to clarify why he should not ...
Blow to Omtatah as bid to cross-examine Speakers Wetangula and Kingi rejected
Aug 07, 2023 at 02:33 PM
The High Court has made a decisive ruling in the ongoing legal battle over the Finance Act 2023, as an application to cross-examine National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and hi...
High Court declines to lift order halting implementation of Finance Act 2023
Jul 10, 2023 at 04:30 PM
The High Court has made a significant decision by refusing to lift an earlier order that halted the implementation of the Finance Act, 2023....
High Court further extends suspension of Finance Act 2023 implementation
Jul 06, 2023 at 02:05 AM
Milimani Court has suspended the implementation of the Finance Act 2023, causing a delay in the government's plans to introduce new tax rules....
AG Justin Muturi challenges High Court ruling on CAS position in Appeal Court
Jul 05, 2023 at 05:48 PM
In a legal manoeuvre set to reignite the contentious debate over the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) position, the State has taken the matter to the Court of Appeal....
Court suspends Finance Act 2023 in suit filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah
Jun 30, 2023 at 08:03 PM
The High Court has delivered a significant blow to President William Ruto's administration by temporarily suspending the implementation of the Finance Act 2023....
Why Okiya Omtatah wants Kenya to copy US electoral college system to elect president
Jun 12, 2023 at 01:20 PM
Renowned Kenyan Human Rights activist and Busia Senator, Okiya Omtatah, has called for a groundbreaking amendment to Kenya's Constitution, seeking to devolve the presidency to the ...
Okiya Omtatah files petition challenging William Ruto’s Finance Bill 2023
Jun 02, 2023 at 05:04 PM
Controversial Human Rights Activist and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition in the High Court, challenging the provisions of the Finance Bill 2023....
Senator Omtatah to challenge IEBC Selection Panel constitution in court
Mar 23, 2023 at 12:42 PM
According to Senator Okiya Omtatah, the IEBC Selection Panel was not properly formed as required by the Constitution....
Raila Odinga: Supreme Court is now in politics, petition ruling was inspired by devil
Sep 16, 2022 at 04:41 PM
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has faulted the Supreme Court ruling that upheld President William Ruto’s victory in the previous presidential electio...
IEBC asks Supreme Court to dismiss Okiya Omtatah's voter turnout evidence
Sep 02, 2022 at 12:40 PM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has asked the Supreme Court to dismisses activist Okiya Omtatah’s voter turnout evidence....
Azimio wants Supreme Court to dismiss Moses Kuria, Reuben Kigame petitions
Aug 26, 2022 at 02:13 PM
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition wants the Supreme Court to throw out two petitions filed by Reuben Kigame and Moses Kuria....
Here are the 8 presidential election petitions filed at the Supreme Court
Aug 23, 2022 at 11:54 AM
A total of eight petitions, seven challenging President-elect William Ruto’s win in the recent election, were filed on Monday at Forodha House where the Supreme Court registry i...
IEBC okays aspirants with corruption cases to run for office
Apr 22, 2022 at 12:26 AM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has given aspirants with corruption cases the green light to vie in the August general election....
Omtatah files petition to bar politicians with graft cases from August elections
Mar 08, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Human Rights activist Okiya Omtatah has moved to court and filed a petition seeking to have politicians facing graft charges barred from running in the August general elections....
Okiya Omtatah in court to force DP Ruto to resign before presidential nomination
Jan 10, 2022 at 05:06 PM
Activist Okiya Omtatah has now moved to court in a bid to force Deputy President William Ruto to resign before seeking the presidency in the August 2022 General Election....