The Senate has amended its previous decision to suspend Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, reducing her suspension from 79 days to 30 days.
This decision followed a motion moved by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot to revise the Senate’s resolution on the Committee of Powers and Privileges report, with Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo seconding the motion.
Madzayo urged the Senate to show leniency, noting that Orwoba, who began her suspension on February 12, had expressed remorse and issued an apology.
Orwoba, who was initially set to resume duties on May 1, found herself in trouble with the House Committee of Powers and Privileges in 2023 after making allegations on social media.
She accused a senior Senate official of harassing her after she rejected his sexual advances and claimed that some of her colleagues were corruptly receiving per diems in exchange for sexual favours and support for their legislative agendas.
An inquiry committee recommended her suspension after she failed to appear before it to substantiate her claims.
However, in September 2023, Orwoba filed a judicial review in the Machakos High Court, seeking to quash the committee’s recommendations.
The Senate contested her move, and the case was eventually transferred to the High Court in Milimani. In January 2025, Justice Lawrence Mugambi upheld the Senate’s decision.
As a result of her suspension, Orwoba will be barred from participating in any House activities, drawing committee allowances, or claiming mileage.
Additionally, she will forgo other unspecified privileges typically afforded to MPs during this period.
