Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has made explosive claims on Spice FM’s The Situation Room, alleging that Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire publicly interrupted President William Ruto due to personal dissatisfaction rather than policy concerns.
During the March 12, 2026 broadcast, Orwoba stated that the president cannot be questioned publicly or privately, contrasting this with Mbarire’s behavior. She accused the governor of throwing a tantrum simply because she did not get the “kitty” she wanted, using the term to imply financial benefits or favors. Orwoba suggested Mbarire’s recent public clash with Ruto stemmed from unmet expectations in dealings with the executive.
The remarks refer to a recent incident during a joint parliamentary group meeting where Mbarire interrupted Ruto’s address. Reports indicate she raised concerns over the omission of the two-thirds gender rule in the NADCO report and the ten-point agenda.
Video clips show her insisting on addressing the issue before Ruto concluded, leading to a brief but noticeable exchange that sparked widespread discussion about tensions within the broad-based government arrangement between UDA and ODM.
Orwoba, once aligned with Ruto’s camp but now critical, also expressed gladness that Mbarire had a “Damascus moment,” though late. She claimed Mbarire previously pushed for her own removal from positions, allegedly to create a solo spotlight.
The comments have fueled online debates, with some viewing them as insider revelations exposing motives behind political theatrics, while others see them as personal attacks amid shifting alliances. Mbarire has not yet responded publicly to Orwoba’s specific allegations.
Such outspoken commentary on live radio highlights ongoing frictions in Kenya’s political landscape, where loyalty, rewards, and public posturing often intersect. As the broad-based experiment continues, these spats raise questions about unity and genuine reform intentions at the top.