Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has reignited her fight against what she calls deep-seated misconduct within government institutions, accusing top officials of sexual harassment and drawing parallels to recent remarks by President William Ruto on corruption in Parliament.

Speaking on a local radio show on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Orwoba claimed that her earlier exposé on corruption in the legislature was met with hostility, including a suspension from Parliament, while similar sentiments expressed by the Head of State were now being embraced.

Sexual harassment

“Yesterday, you saw the President speaking about corruption in Parliament. When I spoke about corruption in Parliament, I was suspended. The President is now echoing what I said. It is just a matter of time before the President confirms that it is his administration that has the highest number of sexual harassment cases,” she said.

The outspoken former legislator has been a controversial figure in both political and social debates, particularly for her stance on gender-based violence and sexual exploitation in public service. Her fresh allegations come at a time when she faces political uncertainty amid mounting pressure from critics within her former party.

Senator Orwoba’s renewed criticism of government conduct could set the stage for a fresh confrontation with her political nemesis, whom she has previously accused of witch-hunting.

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, President Ruto issued a stern warning to parliamentary committees engaging in corrupt practices, saying it can no longer be “business as usual” in the fight against graft. The Head of State expressed his dismay over claims that certain committees demand bribes, payments to write reports, or turn a blind eye to irregularities in both county and national governments.

“Mr Speaker, it can’t continue to be business as usual. It is not possible that committees of Parliament demand to be bribed, demand to be paid for them to write reports or look the other way for what is happening in either the county or national government,” Ruto said after officially opening a devolution conference in Homa Bay County.

His remarks come amid growing public concern over accountability within oversight bodies, which are constitutionally mandated to safeguard public resources. The President emphasised that such conduct undermines governance and erodes public trust, calling for decisive action to restore integrity in parliamentary processes.