Reprieve for Orwoba from tribunal, but her replacement sworn in

Senator Gloria Orwoba when CS Alfred Mutua appeared before the Senate's Committee on Labour and Social Welfare in regards to various recruitment agencies implicated in the ongoing diaspora jobs program.[Elvis Ogina/Standard]

A tribunal has reversed ouster of nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over alleged misconduct.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) found that the party's disciplinary proceedings were unlawful, procedurally flawed and that the entire process was calculated to kick her out.