Court reprieve for Orwoba in UDA expulsion case
UDA wanted the decision suspended pending appeal...
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The High Court has refused to suspend a decision finding ex-nominated senator Gloria Orwoba's expulsion from the UDA Party unprocedural.
- UDA Party failed to convince the court it would suffer substantial loss if the decision was not suspended.
- Gloria Orwoba, formerly a nominated senator, was expelled for attending Fred Matiangi's homecoming.
- A Political Parties Disputes Tribunal in August last year ruled her expulsion unlawful for denying her a fair defense.
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