Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has unveiled a sweeping plan to restore constitutional order and financial accountability in Kenya should he ascend to the presidency.
His proposals, aimed at curbing executive excess and tackling public debt, mark a direct challenge to the entrenched powers of the state.
Central to Omtatah’s platform is the creation of an independent treasury. He argues that discretionary funds currently under the president’s control have fuelled corruption, bribed MPs, and enabled a lavish lifestyle at public expense.
By removing these powers, Omtatah says he will return fiscal authority to lawful, transparent mechanisms.
“I will abolish the imperial presidency,” Omtatah declared, emphasising that executive overreach has eroded both democracy and public trust. The move, he explained, would not only restrict the president’s unchecked spending but also reassert the supremacy of the 2010 Constitution in governing national finances.
Omtatah’s agenda extends to county governments, whose budgets he describes as vulnerable to misuse. By restructuring transfers, he aims to ensure funds are channelled to service delivery rather than political patronage.
On the issue of national debt, Omtatah proposes what he terms an “Odious Debt Plan.” Each loan will be scrutinized to determine whether it was procured lawfully and for public benefit.
Any funds improperly accessed or stored in private accounts, he says, will be pursued for recovery. “If we find the money was obtained unlawfully, we will ensure accountability,” Omtatah said.
Positioning himself as a champion of constitutionalism, Omtatah frames his candidacy as a return to legality and institutional balance.
His message resonates with voters weary of financial mismanagement and executive dominance, offering a vision of governance grounded in transparency and the rule of law.
