Senate Alters Calendar to facilitate Nyamira Governor Nyaribo’s Impeachment hearing
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot urged Senators to avail themselves of the opportunity to examine the allegations against Governor Nyaribo, which are expected to reflect issues raised by the County Assembly in its impeachment motion. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today..
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The Kenyan Senate will convene on Wednesday to address the impeachment charges against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo. This follows a calendar alteration to accommodate morning and extended afternoon sittings for the hearing.
- Aaron Cheruiyot, Senate Majority Leader, urged senators to prioritize the hearing, emphasizing the gravity of a county seeking to remove its leader.
- The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi will outline the presentation timeline for the Nyamira County Assembly and the Governor's defense team.
- Governor Nyaribo faces impeachment if 24 or more Senators deem the charges meet the constitutional threshold. He was impeached by the Nyamira County Assembly on November 25 with 23 of 31 MCAs voting in favor.
- Allegations, brought forth by Bonyamatuta Ward MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, include abuse of office through unauthorized "Bunge Mashinani" sittings, irregular approval of funds for Peris Nyaboke-Oroko’s County Agriculture Minister appointment, and unlawful establishment of a Public Service Board recruitment panel.
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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.
