- Okiya Omtatah revealed his wealth estimates between KSh 100 million and KSh 200 million, associated with many years of investment
- The Busia senator said he did not rely on money to win his seat in 2022 and emphasized that the same would be used in his 2027 presidential goal
- He held that policy, not long pockets, are the ones that affect voters, especially when leaders provide a clear solution to real issues
Senator of Busia Okiya Omtatah says wealth alone cannot win the vote, even if he proved his assets to reach millions.
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The presidential candidate and who turned out to be a lawyer opened up about his personal money, saying his value was between KSh 100 million and KSh 200 million.
“I own a little land, which I have been buying a piece after a piece. I also run a transport company with several trucks. I have not done a formal assessment, but if I included my land and other property, I would estimate my value between KSh 100 million and KSh 200 million. And I can provide calculations for each,” He said.
His statement came at a time when public attention focused on the money of political people before the 2027 general elections.
However, he emphasized that his political achievements have never relied on money.
How much money did Omtatah spend on the 2022 campaigns?
Recalling his 2022 Senate campaign, he said he won by sharing his views and visions with the people.
“I didn’t have the money when I contested. I just had a microphone and told the people what I wanted to do. They listened and gave me their votes,” He narrated.
He added that his campaign was celebrated by trust and direct relationship with voters.
“All over Busia, it’s hard to find anyone who has received money from me. But I still got the highest count of the vote as an individual. People will support you if they understand problems and believe in your ability to solve them,” He explained.
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Views about money and politics
Omtatah, known for his long -standing case of public interest, took into account the growing direction of money -led politics, emphasizing that clear policies and genuine solutions can still attract hearts and intelligence without much use.
He is one of the few public people viewed by Kenyan youths as capable of pushing for radical reforms.
His activist origin, especially his many judicial warfare in defending public benefits, continues to increase its popularity among voters aspiring a new form of leadership.
Despite the possibility of joining the former Chief Justice David MaragaOmtatah seems to put himself as part of an alternative to ordinary politics, built on accountability and evolution.
How will Maraga fund his campaign?
In an incident related to that, Maraga confirmed that he would save personal savings in his 2027 presidential campaign.
He revealed that he did not intend to contribute a lot, saying his financial potential was limited.
Maraga indicated that most of his campaign money would be available from the public, aiming to run a local campaign run by small contributions from ordinary Kenyans.
The retired Chief Justice described a vision that includes: reform government institutions, strengthen anti -corruption efforts, end political intervention
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