Gloria Orwoba Defiant After Court Orders Her to Pay Ksh10.5M in Defamation Case
Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has spoken out defiantly after the High Court ordered her to pay Ksh10.5 million to Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye over defamation claims.
Despite the ruling, Orwoba vowed not to stay silent about the sexual harassment she alleges occurred during her tenure in Parliament. She maintained that no investigations were ever carried out against Nyegenye, despite her repeated complaints.
“I raised the issue in the Senate, with the Speaker, and even in the official WhatsApp group. I said clearly that I was being sidelined from foreign trips and legislative discussions because I refused his advances,” Orwoba stated.
She further urged Kenyans to demand Parliament’s travel records, alleging they would expose a pattern of sexual favors being exchanged for trips. “Ask for the travel report. You’ll see how billions of taxpayers’ money are spent on trips in exchange for sexual favors,” she said.
Orwoba also referenced a recent incident involving a female MP who was allegedly asked to turn and show her body, saying it reflects a broader culture of misogyny in Parliament.
She claimed that her resistance to pressure led to harsh disciplinary measures, including a six-month suspension and a forced apology before resuming her duties.
The court awarded Nyegenye Ksh8 million in general damages and Ksh2.5 million in aggravated damages. Orwoba also risks a Ksh1 million penalty if she fails to issue a public apology within 30 days.
She accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating her mistreatment but reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for women’s rights in politics.
By Newshub