A fresh political storm is building around former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba as social media personality Edgar Wabwire has revisited a controversial encounter he claims happened at Kamukunji Police Station during the height of the 2024 Finance Bill protests.
The renewed attention comes as Orwoba continues her legal battle against the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over her expulsion, with the High Court allowing her challenge to proceed while the party seeks to suspend earlier tribunal orders reinstating her rights.
In a detailed personal account, Wabwire recounted what he described as a tense confrontation linked to his criticism of Orwoba’s position on the Finance Bill 2024.
He said the matter escalated into a police station meeting where political differences turned into a direct exchange between the two.
Wabwire claimed that during the encounter, Orwoba expressed strong confidence in her political future under UDA and dismissed criticism directed at her position on the bill.
He further alleged that the situation escalated, claiming he was issued with threats during the exchange, including remarks he interpreted as intimidation.
These claims remain his personal account and have not been independently verified.
According to him, the incident left a lasting impact on how he interacts within political and public spaces, saying it affected his sense of safety and trust.
“From that moment, trust disappeared completely,” he stated in his recollection of the events.
Wabwire also claimed that follow-up interactions involved pressure around police procedures, including decisions on bond and treatment while in custody. These claims have not been examined by any court or confirmed by authorities.
Turning to Orwoba’s ongoing legal dispute, Wabwire pointed to what he described as a contradiction between past political confidence and her current legal challenges within UDA.
Orwoba is currently challenging her expulsion from the ruling party after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruled in her favour.
The tribunal found that the disciplinary process used against her did not meet legal standards and ordered that her removal be reversed.
UDA has moved to the High Court seeking to suspend the tribunal’s decision, arguing that enforcing it would weaken its internal disciplinary structures.
Orwoba has maintained that her removal was unlawful and violated her right to a fair process.
Wabwire used the moment to reflect on accountability in politics, saying that actions and words eventually carry consequences regardless of time.
“Words and actions do not simply disappear. They linger. They shape lives,” he said.
The developments add another layer to an already tense political and legal battle, underscoring the growing friction between party disciplinary systems and Kenya’s electoral dispute resolution framework.