The recent removal of Senator Gloria Orwoba from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has raised questions. Many think her removal is linked to her efforts to uncover a scam involving fake overseas jobs that cost many people a lot of money.
Sources say that her work, which highlighted this scam affecting job seekers, may have put some powerful people in the party in a tricky situation.
Orwoba was expelled for being disloyal, but she had been outspoken about the scam that tricked many Kenyans into paying for jobs that didn’t exist.
She helped get some money back for the victims, which made some people in power uncomfortable. The UDA replaced her with Consolata Wabwire Wakwabubi from Bungoma County.
Many see this as a way to silence Orwoba and protect those who gained from the scam.
Political experts suggest that her removal might be a way to safeguard high-ranking individuals who could have benefited from the scheme. The fact that Orwoba was kicked out right after calling for accountability has increased speculation of a cover-up.
A source familiar with the situation mentioned that it was not surprising she was targeted after exposing such a profitable but corrupt operation.
The scam involved agencies falsely promising jobs in countries like Canada, Europe and the Middle East, leaving many victims in serious financial trouble.
Orwoba’s efforts to organize affected youths and work with officials to seek justice have been seen as a threat to those behind the scam.
As the political situation unfolds, many are still asking about the true nature of the scam and how deep the involvement of top officials goes.
The UDA’s actions against Orwoba have increased scrutiny on the party’s internal affairs and its willingness to handle dissent, especially when it comes to fighting corruption.
This situation highlights the difficulties faced by whistleblowers in Kenyan politics and the lengths to which powerful people might go to protect their interests.
