Governor Nyaribo unveils legal team ahead of Wednesday impeachment hearing
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 2 - Embattled Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo will be defended by a seven -member legal team during the hearing of his impeachment case - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo faces an impeachment hearing before the Senate plenary starting Wednesday, where he will be defended by a seven-member legal team against charges including gross misconduct and abuse of office.
- Governor Nyaribo will be represented by lawyers Elias Mutua, Zelmer Bonuke, Ombui Ratemo, Brianalee Murithii, and Erastus Orina, supported by legal assistants Sylvia Njoki and Michelle Makandi.
- The charges, initiated by Nyamira County Assembly, include unlawful "Bunge Mashinani" initiative, illegal appointments, and mismanagement of public funds, with 23 MCAs voting for his removal.
- Three MCAs (Priscilla Nyatichi, Julius Nyangana, Elijah Abere) have filed a complaint alleging their signatures were forged in the impeachment vote, claiming they were not present.
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Senate to Hear Governor Nyaribo's Impeachment Amid Forgery Allegations - December 2025
The Kenyan Senate is set to convene on Wednesday to address the impeachment charges against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo. To accommodate the hearing, the Senate has altered its calendar for morning and extended afternoon sittings. Governor Nyaribo faces charges that include gross misconduct and abuse of office, and he has unveiled a seven-member legal team for his defense. The impeachment proceedings have been complicated by a new development, as three Members of the Nyamira County Assembly filed a forgery complaint. These MCAs deny participating in the impeachment vote and have accused the assembly of forging their signatures.
