Orwoba: Millie Odhiambo is the only person who can defend women in current parliament
By Mabonga Makhanu, July 1, 2026Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has said that the only person capable of championing women’s rights in Parliament is Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo.
Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Orwoba praised the Suba North MP for her consistent advocacy on issues affecting women, saying she has remained the strongest voice for women’s rights in the National Assembly.
She went on to say that, as the current Parliament is constituted, there is no other legislator willing to consistently advocate for women’s rights because many fear retaliation from their political bosses.
“Millie Odhiambo is the only person who can defend women in current parliament hao wengine hawako,” Orwoba stated.
Scrapping of woman rep position
This comes at a time when there are talks of whether the Woman Representative position should be scrapped or not.
In a statement on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Wamuchomba differed with those calling for its abolishment. The vocal MP argued that the elective post has helped several women elevate their political careers in the country, maintaining that it served as a stepping stone for their blossoming pursuit.
She also credited her stint as Kiambu Women Representative, which helped her gain political mileage that catapulted her to victory in the Githunguri constituency.
“Those tagging me on the ‘scraping the women’s rep position’ debate wanted my honest opinion. I’m a beneficiary of an affirmative action seat in 2017. I didn’t have much muscle to punch politically. It was my springboard to spring back in 2022, and by the grace of God, I did. I was elected competitively as a single constituency member. I defeated men, but that doesn’t make me a man! I’m a woman who found favour with voters,” she stated.
Wamuchomba’s plea
While defending the elective post, Wamuchomba challenged the electorate to vote wisely. While taking a subtle swipe at some lawmakers who have been accused of failing to play their role, Wamuchomba encouraged the voters to consider those with leadership qualities rather than those who base their campaigns on their aesthetic appeals, including the ability to dance.
“Don’t scrap the position of women Rep, it is a river mouth to many successful women MPs and governors,” Wamuchomba insisted.
“Just don’t elect cake matrons and dance hall queens and expect them to get affirmed.”