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[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

It is a mockery of public finance for international lenders to feign shock at Kenya's lack of spending plans now, after years of rubber-stamping illegal, opaque loans that bypassed constitutional oversight and pushed our nation into a debt trap. @WorldBankGroup @WorldBankAfrica #denibandia #OdiousDebtKe

[NAOMI MISATI @Dr_Buchu]

Odious debts, including the Eurobonds, amount to Kshs. 9,455,872,597,967 were unlawfully and unconstitutionally incurred in the period spanning the financial years 2014/2015 to 2025/2026.These debts are both unconstitutional and unlawful and,
therefore, odious.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Sina ndoto ya kuwania urais 2027, nina mpango.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Busia County @040County employees are bearing the consequences of failures that are not of their making. Their salaries have been deducted for loan repayments, yet the County Government has allegedly failed to remit over KSh 62.6 million in check off deductions to the @Coopbankenya. As a result, hardworking officers now face the risk of loan defaults, adverse CRB listings, damaged credit records, and unnecessary financial distress.

This is unfortunate and unacceptable. Money deducted from employees’ salaries is held in TRUST and MUST be remitted PROMPTLY. Failure to do so amounts to a serious breach of fiduciary responsibility and unfairly transfers the burden of administrative failure to innocent workers.

I call upon Governor @HonOtuoma and his administration to immediately remit the outstanding deductions, engage the affected financial institutions to protect employees from punitive measures, and provide a clear public timeline for resolving this matter.

Beyond the grave injustice inflicted on Busia County employees, the alleged failure to remit salary deductions may amount to a violation of Article 41 of the Constitution, which guarantees every worker the right to fair labour practices. It also raises serious concerns under the Employment Act, 2007, and the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, which require employers and public officers to act lawfully, accountably, and in accordance with the purpose for which deductions are made.
The law does not permit an employer to deduct money from an employee’s salary, only to expose that employee to pecuniary embarrassment, damaged creditworthiness, and financial loss through non-remittance.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Kenyans are being asked to pay more taxes through the Finance Bill 2026, yet the 2026/27 Budget hides KSh 101.37 billion under a vague item called “Other Operating Expenses.” No programme. No purpose. No accountability.

Before taxing Kenyans another shilling, Parliament must clean up the budget. We cannot finance opacity with taxpayers’ sweat.
See attached
#StopBudgetedCorruption
https://t.co/YI18RIv1nC

[NAOMI MISATI @Dr_Buchu]

Last week on Thursday @OkiyaOmtatah,tried to raise an issue on the floor of the Senate where he was constantly interrupted on trivial matters,What he couldn't say on the floor of the senate we have on paper.
Here,

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Kenyans deserve justice that is transparent, reasoned, and accountable.

Today, I have petitioned the Judicial Service Commission @jsckenya to investigate three Court of Appeal judges who suspended High Court orders blocking the Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework, but withheld their reasons for doing so until October 2026.

My concern is not that they ruled against me. It is that an immediately enforceable decision was issued without reasons, effectively frustrating a timely appeal to the @THE_SCOK and denying Kenyans meaningful access to justice.

Judicial independence must be protected. But independence and accountability must go hand in hand. No institution is above the Constitution.
THE HUMBLE PETITION OF OKIYA OMTATAH OKOITI LINK>
https://t.co/36xc3OZdNh

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

When the wind shifts, you don’t chase it, you wait to see if it carries a storm or a sunrise. #ReKe

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

The people SHALL NOT be silenced, they shall rise, question, and reclaim. Eldoret has spoken, and the nation must listen. #ReKe

[Bluesman Comedian @Bluesman_Comedy]

Okiya Omtatah always raised real issues, suggested tangible solutions and took bold actions towards a better Kenya.
A legend in my books.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Sought a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on the regulation and compliance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Odious Debt case comes up tomorrow, 28 April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before a three judge bench at Milimani High Court, Courtroom 31.

This case goes to the core of accountability in public borrowing.

Join virtually: https://t.co/HpbZDPn70G
#DeniBandia #OdiousDebt

[Mwirigi Wa Kibaki @KingOfMeru]

Senator Okiya Omtatah has taken the battle to the High Court with a petition that could change Kenya’s history.
Omtatah argues that of the Sh9.11 trillion borrowed between 2014 and 2024, only Sh2.57 trillion was legally approved by Parliament through Appropriation Acts. He alleges the remaining Sh6.54 trillion is "odious debt" money borrowed unconstitutionally, never appearing in any budget, and never benefiting the people.
The petition specifically targets USD 7.1 billion in Eurobond debt, asking the court to declare it null and void.
In recent sessions, the IMF has attempted to plead diplomatic immunity, seeking to be struck from the case. Omtatah’s team has countered this, arguing that an international organization cannot commit "economic terrorism" by funding illegal processes and then hide behind immunity to avoid accountability.
The Chief Justice has assigned a multi-judge bench to determine this case, acknowledging that the question of whether a nation can repudiate "illegal" sovereign debt is a matter of supreme public interest.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Kenya has no legitimate debt, we’ve already overpaid by Ksh 3T. The Ksh 6.9T burdened on taxpayers is #DeniBandia. This Tuesday we face it head‑on at Milimani High Court. #ReKe #DrainTheSwamp

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

The role of Senators under Article 96:

• Represent counties �� Speak for their county at the national level.
• Make laws – Debate and pass Bills that affect counties.
• Oversee funds – Check how money sent to counties is used.
• Share revenue – Help decide how national funds are divided among the 47 counties.
Senators DO NOT run counties or MANAGE services like roads, hospitals, or schools. That’s the Governor’s job. Their POWER is in Parliament: making laws, protecting devolution, and holding the national government accountable on county matters.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

The role of an MCA is defined mainly in Articles 185 and 196, alongside supporting statutes like the County Governments Act.
An MCA is constitutionally required to:
1) Legislation - make laws for the county. The County Assembly passes Bills that, once assented to by the Governor, become county laws. These laws govern functions assigned to counties under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya, such as health services, agriculture, and county transport.
2) Oversight - HOLD the County Executive ACCOUNTABLE. scrutinize the Governor, County Executive Committee Members, and county departments. This includes reviewing expenditure, program implementation, and service delivery. They can summon officials and demand reports.
3) Representation - represent the interests of their ward. They articulate community needs in the Assembly, influence policy, and ensure resource allocation reflects local priorities. Public participation is mandatory under Article 196, so they must engage citizens in decision-making.
4) Budget Approval - approve county budgets and expenditure. The Assembly reviews and approves the County Fiscal Strategy Paper, budget estimates, and appropriation bills. No public money can be spent without Assembly approval.
5) Approval of Appointments - vet and approve key county appointments. This includes County Executive Committee Members and other senior officials nominated by the Governor.
6) Policy Influence - shape county policy direction. Through motions, committee work, and legislative proposals, MCAs influence how county functions are implemented.
7) Impeachment and Removal Processes - They can initiate removal proceedings. The Assembly can IMPEACH the Governor or REMOVE County Executive Committee Members under constitutional and statutory procedures.

In operational terms, the effectiveness of an MCA depends on three things:
a) Grasp of legislative procedure and committee systems
b) The ability to interpret budgets and audit reports
c) The engagement with citizens to ground decisions to real needs

[I am Chege @_James041]

IMF and World Bank must first cancel all the Odious Debts they gave crooks in government to service their lavish lifestyles with at the expense of Kenyan taxpayers.

More than Ksh 6.8T cannot be traced in the economy, and therefore the looters and the lenders should negotiate on how to settle that, without involving Kenyans on something they never incurred.

" Why should the sovereign, pay for a debt they didn't incur?"

#DeniBandia #ReKe

[Yoko @Kibet_bull]

The trio that we want.

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

Pursuant to my comment on statements on the floor of the @Senate_KE today:

I have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the voters’ register. An analysis reveals that nearly six million registered voters lack biometric photographs. That is a fundamental breach of credibility. Every legitimate voter must be identifiable. A register that contains faceless entries opens the door to manipulation. I have called on the @IEBCKenya to urgently conduct a comprehensive audit and remove all unverifiable records to restore public trust in our electoral system.

I also strongly condemned the violent attack on Senator Osotsi. This incident reflects a growing disregard for the rule of law and an escalation of political intolerance. Violence does not begin with actions alone. It begins with reckless language that normalizes aggression. This trend must be stopped.

Those responsible for the attack must be identified, pursued, and prosecuted without delay, including any who may have fled across borders. Failure to act decisively will embolden further lawlessness.

If this trajectory continues, we risk eroding state authority and pushing the country toward instability. Kenya must uphold the rule of law, accountability, and peaceful political engagement. #SenateLive

[Okiya Omtatah Okoiti @OkiyaOmtatah]

The Presidential Exploratory Committee is currently writing their report.