Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has officially changed his legal name by adding 'Mutali' to his identity in Kenya. The change was registered in Nairobi in January 2026 and published in the Kenya Gazette on February 21, 2026. This follows a formal legal process involving documentation and public notice.
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, previously known as Godfrey Osotsi Atieno, has executed a deed poll dated January 15, 2026, to adopt the new legal name Godfrey Osotsi Mutali Atieno, with 'Mutali' as the sole addition. The change was registered at the Registry of Documents in Nairobi under Presentation No. 190, Volume DI, Folio 20/169, File No. MMXXVI. It appeared in the Kenya Gazette Issue 128, no. 31, on February 21, 2026, among 35 other name changes for individuals and entities, including Koko Networks Limited under administration, via Gazette Notices No. 2533 to 2567. Changing an official name in Kenya involves a structured legal procedure. For adults aged 18 and above, a deed poll must be signed before a Commissioner for Oaths, renouncing the old name and adopting the new one. Required supporting documents include affidavits from acquaintances of at least five to ten years, a chief's letter verifying identity, birth certificate, national ID, and a DCI fingerprint report. After submission to the Registrar of Documents, the change is published in the Kenya Gazette for 30 to 60 days to allow public objections. If none arise, the individual must update all records, such as national ID, passport, KRA PIN, bank accounts, driver's license, and property titles. For minors under 18, a parent or guardian initiates the process with consent from both parents, and those over 16 must personally agree. Birth certificates are not altered directly; the new name is annotated alongside the original to link identities across documents.
