The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) disciplinary committee has issued a formal summons to Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, accusing her of actions that allegedly contravene the party’s Code of Conduct.
In a statement released on Friday and signed by the committee’s chairperson, Charles Njenga, the party cited three instances of what it termed “misconduct” by the senator.
Chief among them was Orwoba’s presence at the welcoming ceremony
of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport, as well as her attendance at his homecoming celebration
held at Gusii Stadium.
The committee also raised concerns over Orwoba’s recent
interview with Spice FM on April 22, where she openly criticised the
government’s labour mobility programme- a key component of President William
Ruto’s administration.
"Your participation and utterances in the above stated
events clearly demonstrate instances and proof of allegiance to another
political movement, conduct unbecoming and disloyalty to the United Democratic
Alliance Party (hereafter the party) and which nominated you to the office and
position of Senator in the Senate of the Republic of Kenya," read the
statement in part.
The disciplinary committee has summoned Orwoba to appear before
it on Friday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m., at the Hustler Plaza Fourth Floor Board
Room.
During the hearing, she is expected to
explain her actions and provide reasons why disciplinary measures should not be
taken against her.
The party further cautioned that should the committee find her
liable, its decision would be forwarded to the National Executive Committee for
further action, which may include punitive measures or even expulsion from the
party.
Orwoba has yet to issue a public response to the summons.
Matiang’i held a massive homecoming event after months of
speculation about his political ambitions.
The homecoming marked Matiang’i’s return to Kenya.
He used launch his 2027 presidential bid and set the stage for
gruelling campaigns for the country’s top job.
