IEBC replaces Orwoba in Senate after tussle with UDA
IEBC has gazetted Consolata Wakwabubi as a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated senator to replace Gloria Orwoba following her expulsion from the party’s register...
✨ Key Highlights
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has replaced Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This follows Orwoba's expulsion from the party due to misconduct and disloyalty.
- Orwoba was expelled from UDA on May 19.
- The changes were formalized via a notice dated August 15, amending Gazette Notice No. 10537 of 2022.
- Orwoba was accused of publicly supporting former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, creating a conflict with UDA party leader President William Ruto.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Politics
Part of the Day's Coverage
UDA Manages By-Election Strategies Amid Internal Disputes and Member Changes - August 2025
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is prioritizing consensus and establishing a dispute resolution committee to manage upcoming by-election nominations for vacant seats, with a goal of reducing internal conflicts ahead of the September 20 nominations. In Malava, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is actively campaigning for UDA in the November by-elections, urging residents to reject Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) replaced Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for UDA, following Orwoba's expulsion from the party for misconduct and disloyalty. The party also faces internal dissent, as the suspension of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has sparked outrage among UDA women leaders, who accuse President William Ruto of betrayal.
