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August 14, 2025
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Orwoba wants parliament 'sex scandal' unmasked after Ruto's corruption revelation

Orwoba wants parliament 'sex scandal' unmasked after Ruto's corruption revelation

Gloria Orwoba has sharply criticised President Ruto following his revelation that MPs were extorting bribes from state officials through their parliamentary committees...

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Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has challenged President William Ruto to address alleged sexual harassment cases in Parliament, following his recent revelation about corruption among Members of Parliament. Orwoba questioned the sincerity of Ruto's remarks, citing his influence over lawmakers and accusing the government of ignoring sexual misconduct while publicizing corruption.

  • Orwoba claims she was suspended for speaking about corruption in Parliament, a topic Ruto is now addressing.
  • The former senator warned of deliberate suppression of female politicians, referencing a viral video of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and President Ruto.
  • Orwoba also cautioned the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) against voter bribery in Kisii ahead of November by-elections, claiming 5,000+ people are being shipped from Kisii to a State House meeting with handouts of 100,000 Kenya Shillings each.

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Criticism Mounts After President Ruto's Revelation of MPs Demanding Bribes - August 2025

Criticism is mounting against the Kenyan Parliament following President William Ruto's revelation that some parliamentary committees are demanding bribes from state officials. This practice, described as a "protection fee," is undermining the legislature's oversight role and raising concerns about governance. In response to the President's remarks, former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has challenged him to also address alleged sexual harassment cases in Parliament. Orwoba questioned the sincerity of Ruto's remarks, accusing the government of ignoring sexual misconduct while publicizing corruption. Another story mentioned Ruto turning the heat on MPs over corruption.

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