Gloria Orwoba Alleges Women MPs Are Exploited for Foreign Trips
Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has stood her ground following a court decision that ruled against her, saying that no investigation has ever been carried out against Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye, despite her accusations of sexual harassment.
Just hours after the High Court ordered her to pay Ksh10.5 million in damages to Nyegenye for defamation, Orwoba held a press briefing where she firmly stated that she would not be silenced.
She insisted she would continue to speak out about the harassment she claims to have experienced and encourage other women in Parliament who may have gone through the same to come forward.
According to Orwoba, her troubles began when she rejected Nyegenye’s alleged sexual advances. She said she had openly raised her concerns in official Senate communication channels, including a WhatsApp group involving top Senate leadership.
“I made it known to the Senate leadership, including the Speaker and through the official WhatsApp group, that I was being sidelined from parliamentary trips, my legislative contributions were being ignored, and my bills were being delayed just because I refused to entertain the clerk’s advances,” she said.
Orwoba further urged the Kenyan public to demand transparency regarding parliamentary travel. She claimed that some Members of Parliament were engaging in inappropriate exchanges to secure trips funded by taxpayers.
“I urge Kenyans to request access to official travel reports. You will be shocked to see how billions of your shillings are being misused—how some MPs are giving sexual favours just to be included in these trips,” she alleged.
To support her stance, she referenced a recent case where a well-known woman MP was subjected to public embarrassment.
According to Orwoba, this MP was humiliated in front of others when she was told to turn around and expose her body—an experience that left her ashamed. Orwoba cited this as one of the many reasons she has chosen to continue speaking up for the rights and dignity of women in Parliament.
She also claimed that her refusal to give in to the clerk’s advances had serious consequences during her time in the Senate. These included being suspended for six months and being forced to issue a public apology before being allowed to resume her duties.
The Defamation Ruling
Despite the heavy court ruling against her, Orwoba made it clear that she does not agree with the judgement.
The court awarded Clerk Nyegenye Ksh8 million as general damages and an additional Ksh2.5 million for exemplary and aggravated damages. On top of that, the court ordered Orwoba to issue a public apology within 30 days. If she fails to do so, she will have to pay an extra Ksh1 million.
Orwoba said she intends to appeal the ruling and will not back down.
“I completely disagree with the judgement, and I am going to file an appeal. I will continue standing up against harassment and speaking out on behalf of women who face the same challenges,” she said.
In her concluding remarks, she accused the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party of being behind the mistreatment she faced while serving in the Senate. According to her, the party used its influence to silence her and protect those she accused.
Orwoba’s statements have reignited debate over the treatment of women in Kenyan politics, especially within Parliament. As she prepares for her appeal, many will be watching to see whether her claims spark wider investigations or reforms.
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