Gloria Orwoba Gives Up Fight to Reclaim Senate Seat
Orwoba had moved to the court seeking a conservatory order after her position was declared vacant...
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Former nominated United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Senator Gloria Orwoba has withdrawn her petition challenging her removal from the Senate at the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division. Her lawyer, Ombaso, informed Justice Chacha Mwita of the withdrawal, leading to the closure of the case.
- Orwoba initially sought to quash a gazette notice dated May 21, 2025, declaring her position vacant.
- She had also requested conservatory orders to block the swearing-in of her successor, Consolata Wabwire.
- The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal had previously quashed UDA's decision to expel Orwoba on August 20, citing procedural irregularities.
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