The controversy surrounding former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba continues to raise questions about fairness and consistency in political discipline.
After she was recently barred from accessing Parliament precincts, Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda weighed in, urging leaders and institutions to apply the law equally regardless of political alignment.
Her remarks have reignited conversations about how disciplinary measures are enforced in Kenyan politics and whether they are influenced by shifting loyalties.
Lesuuda pointed out that political rebellion among nominated senators is not a new phenomenon.
She reminded Kenyans that in the previous Parliament, there were several nominated senators who openly opposed the same political parties that brought them into the House.
Many of them went against then-President Uhuru Kenyatta and his policies, yet they still managed to serve their full terms without being expelled or barred from Parliament.
This, according to her, is a clear indication that selective punishment continues to plague the country’s political space.
She stressed the importance of fairness, writing on her social media that two wrongs do not make a right and that what is good for one side must also be good for the other.
Her comments were a call for the end of what she described as selective amnesia when it comes to political discipline.
Orwoba’s troubles began earlier this year when she was suspended in early 2025 after the Senate’s Powers and Privileges Committee found her guilty of gross misconduct.
The allegations revolved around her failure to cooperate with the committee’s investigations, which included skipping scheduled hearings.
The High Court later upheld the six-month suspension, a decision that further weakened her position in the Senate as it prevented her from attending sessions or receiving allowances during the suspension period.
In May, the situation worsened when her party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), expelled her over accusations of disloyalty and going against party principles.
UDA quickly moved to replace her with Consolata Wabwire, a decision that seemed to mark the end of Orwoba’s role in the Senate.
However, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal later intervened, ruling that UDA’s decision was unlawful and procedurally flawed.
The tribunal reinstated her as a party member, a move that gave her a lifeline in her political career.
The sequence of events has now created a legal and political tug-of-war that puts into question the integrity of disciplinary actions within political parties.
Lesuuda’s comments add weight to the debate, pushing for an even-handed approach so that political discipline does not appear as a weapon used only against some individuals while sparing others.
For many Kenyans, the unfolding case of Gloria Orwoba is more than just about one senator it is a reflection of how political institutions handle dissent, loyalty, and fairness in a country where political shifts are common.
The matter remains unsettled, but the calls for consistency and fairness are growing louder.
Whether the institutions in charge will heed these calls is a question that still lingers in the minds of many observers who are closely following Orwoba’s case and its broader implications for Kenyan politics.
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