Okiya Omtatah Okoiti (born November 30, 1964) is a prominent Kenyan politician, human rights activist, and public interest litigator who currently serves as the Senator for Busia County. Widely recognized for his prolific and often successful legal challenges against government actions, he is frequently referred to as a "courtroom warrior" or "public defender" in Kenyan media, despite lacking formal legal training. Born in Kwangamor village, Busia County, Omtatah’s formative years were spent navigating a path that would later inform his fierce commitment to public service. His early education began at Kwang'aru Primary School. He later attended St. Paul’s Secondary School before transferring to St. Peter’s Secondary School in Mukumu, where he completed his secondary education in 1983. Following a brief period where he explored a vocation in the priesthood—studying Philosophy and Theology at St. Augustine Philosophical School in Mabanga—he shifted his focus to technical studies. He subsequently enrolled at the Kenya Polytechnic (now the Technical University of Kenya), where he earned a diploma in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering in 1990. Omtatah’s professional trajectory is largely defined by his sustained activism. Eschewing a conventional legal career, he began filing public interest litigation to challenge government policies, legislative actions, and appointments he deemed unconstitutional or harmful to the public good. Since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, Omtatah has filed and argued over 1,000 cases in Kenyan courts. His efforts have led to significant legal precedents, including the successful challenge of various tax implementations, the recovery of public land, and the blocking of irregular government expenditures. His courtroom strategies are largely self-taught, driven by a deep understanding of the Constitution and a commitment to holding state authorities accountable. In the political arena, Omtatah sought to transition his advocacy from the courts to the legislative chambers. He made his first attempt at electoral politics in 2017, vying for the Busia Senatorial seat on a Ford-Kenya ticket but was unsuccessful. In the 2022 general elections, he successfully contested the Busia County Senatorial seat as a candidate for the National Reconstruction Alliance (NRA). He secured a decisive victory, garnering over 171,000 votes and defeating his opponents. As a Senator, Omtatah has continued to advocate for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the protection of constitutional rights. He serves on several parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, and the County Public Accounts Committee. His work is characterized by his continued reliance on constitutional litigation and his efforts to bring grassroots advocacy into the legislative process. Throughout his career, Omtatah has faced numerous challenges, including physical attacks and threats due to his confrontational approach to governance and corruption, yet he remains a significant figure in Kenyan civil society and political discourse.