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Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba Claims Death Threats After Accusing Parliamentary Clerk of Sexual Harassment




Photo caption: Nominated senator Gloria Orwoba during a Press Briefing

By Erick Wanjala

Nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has come forward alluding to death threats and intimidation on her life and together with her staff following recent allegations of sexual harassment against a senior clerk in the senate.

Speaking during a press briefing at Nairobi Area, the senator now states that her life is in danger and has for has been receiving numerous anonymous calls and messages warning her to drop the matter or face “personal or political consequences”.

“I refuse to be silenced because what I experienced is not just a violation of my personal space and dignity, but also a reflection of a deeper rot that must be confronted within our institutions and today I represent many parliamentary staff, women parliamentarians and not forgetting the women senators who have chosen to be behind the curtains.” Stated Nominated Senator Orwoba.

Hon Orwoba alleges that Jeremiah Nyegenye clerk to the senate, who holds a powerful administrative role in Parliament, has refused to table the travel report which is public document and her allegations are based on. According to the senator her refusal to engage led to subtle sidelining from key parliamentary activities, committee trips and eventual threats. A matter she says has led her not receive 6 months’ salary.

The matter has sparked renewed debate on the treatment of women in leadership and the challenges they face in male-dominated spaces. The senator vowed to pursue justice, calling on civil society and the public to support survivors who speak out.

The office of the Clerk of the Senate has denied the allegations, terming them as "baseless, malicious and politically motivated. In A statement released by the office reads: “The Clerk upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. These accusations are an unfortunate attempt to tarnish his image and derail ongoing reforms in the Parliamentary Service.”

Women lawmakers, have rallied behind the senator, demanding an independent investigation and calling on Parliament to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct.

Meanwhile, the Senate leadership has yet to issue an official statement on the allegations or the reported threats against the senator.


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