Richard Onyonka
Recorded incumbent · Kisii
At a glance
Recorded current position: Senator
Aspirant sought seat: Not listed on this office record (see interactive profile for any separate campaign)
County: Kisii · Constituency: Not recorded · Ward: Not recorded
Party: Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
Record updated: 2026-05-16 (record update, not independent verification).
Last verified: Not recorded.
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Biography
Richard Onyonka serves as Senator for Kisii County, elected in the August 2022 General Elections representing the ODM party. As a member of the Senate, the Senator participates in legislation affecting counties, oversees county government performance, and protects the interests and rights of counties and their governments. Senators debate and vote on bills concerning counties and participate in various Senate committees to enhance devolution and service delivery.
Education
Masters Intl Relations and Marketing — University of North Carolina, USA (1986–1991); Bachelor's Economics & Finance — University of Nairobi: (1980–1985); qualification — EBS (Professional Affiliation & Honours / Awards Professional Affiliation–Honours / Awards)
Professional experience
MD at Self Employed (1996–2007)
Political experience
MP-Kitutu Chache Constituency at PSC (2015–2022); Assistant Minister at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2008–2014)
Sources
https://parliament.go.ke/the-senate/sen-onyonka-richard-momoima
Source attribution is not independent verification.