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August 16, 2025
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IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi

IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi

Orwoba was expelled from UDA in May 2025 after the party accused her of disloyalty and violating the party’s code of conduct. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has replaced Senator Gloria Magoma Orwoba with Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. This decision was formalized in a Gazette notice dated August 15, 2025, following Orwoba's expulsion from UDA in May 2025.

  • Orwoba was expelled from UDA due to allegations of disloyalty and violating the party’s code of conduct, specifically for attending events of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and criticizing government policies.
  • The change was confirmed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, and Orwoba’s name was deleted from the Senate’s Second Schedule.
  • Senate Speaker Amason Kingi declared Orwoba’s seat vacant, prompting the IEBC to appoint Wakwabubi as her replacement.

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