Governor Nyaribo denies impeachment charges at Senate trial
The embattled governor, who will also appear in person, has lined up four witnesses to support his defence. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty to all impeachment charges brought against him by Members of County Assembly (MCAs) during his trial before the Senate. He claims the impeachment vote in the Kisii County Assembly did not meet the required threshold.
- Governor Nyaribo's legal team argues that only 19 MCAs were present, not the required 24 for a valid resolution.
- The embattled governor has lined up four witnesses to support his defense.
- Three MCAs have disowned letters allegedly allowing proxy voting to County Assembly Speaker Thadeus Nyabaro.
- Nyaribo's team seeks to annul the impeachment, citing unachieved quorum and raising doubts about the authenticity of presented documents.
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Senate Holds Impeachment Trial for Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo - December 2025
The Kenyan Senate altered its calendar to convene on Wednesday to address the impeachment charges against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo. Senators held a closed-door meeting in Nairobi before the trial began to establish the rules for the impeachment proceedings. During his trial before the Senate, Governor Amos Nyaribo pleaded not guilty to all impeachment charges brought against him by Members of County Assembly (MCAs). He claimed the impeachment vote in the Kisii County Assembly did not meet the required threshold. The Senate's hearing accommodates extended morning and afternoon sittings to address the charges.
