Senator Orwoba in trouble for attending Matiang’i’s homecoming as UDA summons her

Senator Orwoba in trouble for attending Matiang'i's homecoming as UDA summons her

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) disciplinary committee has summoned Nominated Senator Gloria Owoba over her conduct that contravenes the party’s Code of Conduct.

A statement signed by the Committee’s chairperson Charles Njenga, indicated she had gone against the party rules.

UDA highlighted three instances of Orwoba’s misconduct, including attending the welcoming of former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and his home-coming ceremony at Gusii stadium.

Further, the party also took issue with her interview by Spice FM on April 22, 2025, where she poked holes into the labour mobility program; a critical pillar in President William Ruto’s government.

“Your participation and utterances in the above stated events clearly demonstrates instances and proof of allegiance to another political movement, conduct unbecoming and disloyalty to the United Democratic Alliance Party (hereafter the party) and which nominated you to the office and position of Senator in the Senate of the Republic of Kenya,” the statement read in part.

The party invited Orwoba to appear before the disciplinary committee on Friday, May 16, at 9:00 am at the Hustler Plaza Fourth Floor Board Room to justify her actions and explain why disciplinary action shouldn’t be taken against her.

“Kindly note that if the Committee finds you liable, it shall forthwith remit its decision to the National Executive Committee of the party for further action, including the implementation and execution thereof.”

This will not be the first time the senator is in trouble with her party. She has fought past wars and won.

Matiangi arrived back in the country from the USA where he works amid plans to launch his presidential bid.

Orwoba is among those who went to welcome him at the airport.