Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has criticized what she termed as selective application of the law in the treatment of former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba.
In a statement on Wednesday, Thursday 27, Lesuuda argued that while Orwoba may have defied her party, similar cases in the past were overlooked.
She cited instances in the previous Parliament where nominated senators openly went against the parties that had sponsored them, yet were allowed to serve their full terms.
"Gloria Orobwa may have defied her party, but let’s not be hypocritical; many nominated senators in the last parliament openly went against the parties that nominated them, opposing then-President Uhuru and his policies, yet served full terms," she said.
Lesuuda insisted that fairness must apply equally across the political divide, noting that selective punishment undermines credibility.
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She called out what she described as 'selective amnesia' in handling such matters, urging political institutions to strictly adhere to the law without bias.
"Two wrongs don’t make a right. What’s good for the goose must always be good for the gander, regardless of which side one is on. Let's stop selective amnesia! If it’s about the law, then read it and follow it regardless," she added.
Drama ensued in Parliament on Wednesday, August 27, when Orwoba caused a stir after she was denied entry into the Senate chambers despite presenting a court order reinstating her to the position.
Orwoba, who had gone to attend a plenary session on the impeachment of Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, was blocked by security officers who insisted she could not access the chambers.
She accused the Senate of acting illegally, claiming that because her replacement, Consolata Wakwabubi, was already sitting in the House, the proceedings were invalid.
Frustrated by the turn of events, Orwoba attempted to use her vehicle to block the gate in protest, but security officials responded by towing the car away.
The move prompted her to try dismantling the towing chains and chain herself to the vehicle, though she was unsuccessful.
The standoff escalated further when three female police officers physically removed her from the scene and whisked her away.
Orwoba was expelled by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for alleged disloyalty and gross misconduct.
In a statement on Monday, May 19, UDA Secretary General Senator Hassan Omar Hassan said the party's Disciplinary Committee resolved to expel Orwoba following exhaustive deliberation on matters presented before it.
Omar noted that the expulsion is effective immediately and was ratified by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
"Pursuant to Article 29 of the UDA Party Constitution, and having exhaustively deliberated on the matters before it, the Party's Disciplinary Committee has resolved that Sen. Gloria Orwoba be expelled from the membership of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party with immediate effect.
"Further, during its meeting held on 19th May 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Party adopted and ratified the Disciplinary Committee's decision. Accordingly, Sen. Gloria Orwoba ceases to be a member of the UDA Party," the statement read.
With the expulsion, Omar further stated that Orwoba will no longer enjoy privileges accorded to party members and is barred from representing UDA in any capacity.
"Consequently, she no longer enjoys any privileges accorded to party members nor is she authorized to represent or act on behalf of the Party in any capacity,” the statement continued.
Omar defended the party's action by emphasizing the importance of loyalty to political parties within a multiparty democracy.
“While the UDA Party upholds the values of freedom of expression and association as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, fidelity and loyalty to Party ideals are fundamental to its constitution and to further consolidate our multiparty politics by strengthening political parties.
"Gloria Orwoba cannot, therefore, continue to play for two political teams simultaneously," the statement further read.
Orwoba challenged the decision in court, but the High Court in Nairobi dismissed the application that sought to block her expulsion.
In a brief ruling on Tuesday, May 20, High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi rejected Orwoba’s application on the grounds that it failed to comply with the rules of procedure.
“It is apparent that the applicant has added new parties who are not in the original petition and without seeking the leave of this Court to amend the petition,” he stated in his ruling.
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