It is a major relief for Senator Gloria Orwoba after the High Court in Nairobi issued a conservatory order halting disciplinary action initiated against her by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

Justice Lawrence Mugambi of the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday granted the reprieve following an urgent application filed by the senator. The court ruled that the disciplinary proceedings, which were triggered by a letter dated May 7, 2025, would remain suspended until the case is fully heard and determined.

“In the meantime, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending disciplinary proceedings by the respondent against the petitioner,” stated the court order.

In addition, Justice Mugambi directed that the application and petition be physically served to both UDA and the Registrar of Political Parties within three days. The respondents will then have three days from the date of service to file their replies.

The court set June 3, 2025, as the date for further directions in the matter.

The disciplinary process in question arose from undisclosed allegations raised by the ruling party in a letter addressed to the senator. Orwoba, a vocal and often controversial figure in Kenyan politics, has previously locked horns with the party’s leadership over internal affairs.

Orwoba was expected to appear today (Friday) before the UDA disciplinary committee for allegedly engaging in actions perceived to be in breach of the party’s Code of Conduct.

In a statement signed by the committee’s chairperson, Charles Njenga, UDA outlined three specific instances of Orwoba’s alleged misconduct. These include her participation in the welcoming of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, as well as his homecoming ceremony at Gusii Stadium.

The party also expressed concern over her interview with Spice FM on April 22, 2025, where she criticized the Labour Mobility Program—a key initiative in President William Ruto’s administration.