Nairobi, Kenya- Busia Senator and declared 2027 presidential aspirant Okiya Omtatah has revealed that his net worth lies between Ksh.100 million and Ksh.200 million, attributing his wealth to land ownership and a thriving transport business.
Speaking during an exclusive interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer on Tuesday night, the seasoned activist-turned-lawmaker said his wealth is traceable and grounded in tangible investments.
“I own quite a bit of land, which I’ve been buying piece by piece over the years. I also run a transport company with several trucks,” Omtatah said. “I haven’t done a full audit, but if all my assets were valued today, I estimate my net worth would fall between Ksh.100 million and Ksh.200 million—and I can account for each of them.”
Pledges Issue-Based Campaign Over Money-Driven Politics
Omtatah’s remarks come at a time when public scrutiny of political leaders’ finances is intensifying ahead of the 2027 General Election. Despite his net worth, the Busia Senator maintained that money played no role in securing his 2022 election victory—and won’t be the basis of his presidential campaign.
“I didn’t have money when I ran for Senate in 2022. All I had was a microphone to tell people what I intended to do—and they gave me their votes,” he said.
“If you go across Busia, you’ll hardly find people who received money from me. Yet, I got the highest number of votes as an individual.”
The outspoken lawmaker emphasized that policy, not popularity or wealth, should drive political campaigns.
“When we go out, we won’t be selling faces—we’ll be selling policies,” he declared. “It’s the face that needs money to promote, not the agenda. An agenda can sell itself.”
Known for Principle-Driven Advocacy
Renowned for his persistent legal challenges and pro-people advocacy, Omtatah’s statement reinforces his image as a principled reformist, ready to challenge the status quo in Kenya’s high-stakes political arena.
As political alliances begin to form and presidential campaigns take shape, Omtatah continues to position himself as a candidate focused on integrity, ideology, and public interest—rather than political theatrics or financial muscle.
