Consolata Wakwabubi sworn in as senator replacing Gloria Orwoba
Orwoba’s removal followed her participation in homecoming events for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, a prominent opposition figure and 2027 presidential hopeful.
Nominated Senator Consolata Wakwabubi has officially been sworn in, taking over the women’s special seat previously held by Gloria Orwoba.
Wakwabubi’s appointment comes after her nomination by the ruling UDA party and gazettement by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on August 15.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday, overseen by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi. During the oath, Wakwabubi pledged her commitment to the country and her duties as a member of parliament.
“I Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi, having been elected a member of the Senate, do swear in the name of the Almighty God, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the people and the Republic of Kenya, that I will obey, respect, uphold, preserve, protect and defend this Constitution of the Republic of Kenya, and that I will faithfully and conscientiousness discharge the duties of a Member of Parliament. So help me, God.," she stated.
Wakwabubi, a UDA party nominee from Bungoma County, replaces Gloria Orwoba, who lost her seat after being expelled from the party.
Orwoba’s removal followed her participation in homecoming events for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i, a prominent opposition figure and 2027 presidential hopeful.
The party also cited her public criticism of government policies as acts of disloyalty and a breach of party principles.
On May 19, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar announced that the party’s Disciplinary Committee had decided to oust Orwoba after thorough deliberations.
The decision, made in accordance with Article 29 of the UDA Constitution, was later ratified by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
“Senator Gloria Orwoba ceases to be a member of the UDA Party. 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," Omar stated.
Following her expulsion, Senate Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi officially declared Orwoba’s seat vacant, citing Article 101(2) of the Constitution:
“It is notified for the general information of the public that pursuant to Article 101(2) of the Constitution of Kenya, a seat of the Member of the Senate elected under Article 98(1)(b) of the Constitution, held by Senator Gloria Orwoba, has become vacant with effect from the 21st May, 2025.”
