Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has come out guns blazing, claiming that powerful allies linked to State House have been running a coordinated smear campaign to tarnish her image.
She alleges that huge sums of public funds have been diverted into fake posters, false reports, and malicious content designed to pit her against respected leaders.
In a viral statement shared through this Facebook post, Orwoba said the campaign has gone on for months, with faceless operatives trying to portray her as an enemy of former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i. She insists the entire smear is manufactured and politically funded, pointing fingers at individuals close to the presidency.
Orwoba’s claims have reignited debate over the use of public resources in Kenya’s political wars. By alleging that taxpayers’ money is being abused to settle personal scores, she has placed herself at the center of a growing storm about accountability and the shrinking space for women in politics.
Political observers note that Orwoba has often taken bold stances that ruffle feathers in high places. Her latest accusations, however, open a new chapter that directly challenges the credibility of President William Ruto’s inner circle. The idea that State House allies could bankroll propaganda machinery has already triggered heated discussions online.
For Matiang’i, being dragged into the saga adds another twist. The former CS has kept a low profile since leaving office, but Orwoba’s statement suggests his name is being used as a weapon to weaken her standing. This raises serious questions about who benefits from such campaigns and why she has been singled out.
The big test now is whether her allegations will spark investigations, or whether the story will be swept under the rug like many others before. For now, Orwoba has placed State House-linked figures firmly on the defensive.
By Nairobi