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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IEBC Replaces Expelled UDA Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi - August 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially replaced Senator Gloria Magoma Orwoba with Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The decision was formalized in a Gazette notice dated August 15, 2025, following Orwoba's expulsion from the UDA party in May 2025. Another Gazette Notice dated August 14 also confirmed the replacement. Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi is now gazetted to take the position.
