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What roles did Okiya Omtatah hold, and when?

Okiya Omtatah

Kenyan politician serving as Senator for Busia County.

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Senator, Busia County, Senate of Kenya, since 2022. 3 dated roles on record.

Latest source 7 May 2026Reviewed 26 Oct 20263 sources

Roles, most recent first

  1. 2022 – present
    Senator, Busia County Senate of Kenya Current

    Listed as Busia senator (NRA) in the 13th Parliament Senate roll; in 2026 an exploratory committee consulted on a possible 2027 presidential bid by him.1 2 3

  2. 1996 – present
    Self-employed Current

    Listed as self-employed from 1996 in the official Parliament profile.1

  3. 1991 – 1995
    Loss Adjuster Kenya National Assurance Former

    Insurance loss adjuster (employer spelled 'Kenya National Assuarance' on the profile).1

Sources

  1. PrimarySen. Okoiti Andrew Omtatah - member profileParliament of Kenya
  2. PrimarySenators - 13th Parliament (page listing Busia)Parliament of Kenya
  3. SecondaryWill Omtatah challenge Ruto? Decision due next monthThe Standard · 7 May 2026

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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