Orwoba Storms Parliament, Blocks Gate

She termed the ongoing impeachment case illegal, accusing Speaker Kingi of contravening the law...
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Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was on Wednesday morning blocked from entering the Senate chambers for a plenary hearing on the impeachment of Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, despite presenting a court order reinstating her position.
- Orwoba accused Speaker Amason Kingi of allowing a "stranger," newly nominated Senator Consolata Nabwire, to attend, rendering the proceedings unlawful.
- The incident follows a Political Parties Dispute Tribunal ruling that directed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to reverse actions against Orwoba, citing legal and procedural irregularities.
- Orwoba urged Kericho residents to oppose the "unlawful" Senate proceedings.
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Senate Holds Impeachment Hearing for Kericho Governor Eric Mutai - August 2025
The Senate has commenced impeachment hearings against Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, who was impeached by the Kericho County Assembly on August 15. Governor Mutai has pleaded not guilty to three charges: gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. He has assembled a legal team led by prominent lawyer Katwa Kigen to defend him against the allegations. During a plenary hearing on the impeachment, former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was blocked from entering the Senate chambers, despite presenting a court order that reinstated her position.