Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has lifted the lid on his wealth, revealing that his net worth falls between Ksh 100 million and Ksh 200 million, a fortune he says is built not on politics, but on honest hustle through land investments and a transport business.
In a candid interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer on Tuesday night, the outspoken activist-turned-lawmaker was unapologetic about his financial status, insisting that every coin can be accounted for and none of it came from public coffers.
“I own quite a bit of land, which I’ve been buying pieces here and there. I run a transport company, which has got several trucks. I have not calculated my net worth, but I think if I was to be assessed well…including liquidating the pieces of land I have and whatever…I could put myself at between Ksh.100 million to Ksh.200 million as my worth; in terms of assets and stuff like that, and I can account for each of them,” he stated.
The declaration comes at a time when questions around the source of wealth among political leaders are intensifying ahead of the next General Election. But while many are expected to deploy deep war chests for campaign purposes, Omtatah insists that money didn’t earn him the Senate seat, and it won’t be what earns him the presidency.
“I didn’t have money (when running for Busia Senator in 2022), I just had a mic and I told people what I wanted to do and they gave me their votes,” he said.
“If you go across Busia, you’ll hardly get people who received money from me, but I got the highest vote as an individual. So, people can understand and give you votes if you make them understand what the challenges are and what you’re able to do,” Omtatah stated.
The 2027 presidential hopeful, known for his bold courtroom battles and unwavering advocacy for constitutionalism, Omtatah doubled down on his disdain for money-driven politics, insisting that substance, not spending, should define leadership.
“When we go out, hatutaenda kuuza sura, tutaenda kuuza sera. Sura ndio inahitaji pesa kuuza, lakini sera haihitaji pesa kusukuma,” he declared.
As the race for 2027 gathers momentum, Omtatah continues to stand out, not just for his reform agenda but for his firm belief that ideas, not image, win elections.
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