Okiya Omtatah eyes the Presidency
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah announced his intention to run for president in 2027. Through a gazette notice, the senator announced a 10-member Presidential Exploratory Committee to assess the feasibility of his candidacy for the upcoming elections.
The committee consists of members, including Mary Kathomi Riungu as Chairperson and Charles ole Kabaiku as Deputy Chairperson. David John Bwakali was appointed the Political and Grassroots Strategist, Victor Kipng’etich will serve as the Legal Adviser, Hanifa Adan as the Public Relations and Media Consultant, and Jude Ogulla as the Analytics Lead, focusing on conducting opinion polls and surveys.
Omtatah stated that the committee’s primary focus will be engaging with the public, gathering input on pressing national challenges, and determining how to address these issues through bold and innovative leadership.