Nyaribo survives the chop as Senators call for impeachment rules
Nyamira Governor saved after Senate rules MCAs did not meet two-thirds threshold. Some Senators like Omogeni and Majority Whip wanted the matter to go to full hearing...
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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo narrowly escaped impeachment by the Senate on December 3, 2025, after senators rejected the motion on a technicality. This outcome mirrors similar decisions that saved governors in Kericho and Isiolo from removal.
- 23 MCAs supported the impeachment motion against Governor Nyaribo.
- Governor Nyaribo was represented by lawyers Ombui Ratemo and Brian Muriithi.
- The charges against Governor Nyaribo included gross violation of the Constitution and abuse of office.
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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo Survives Impeachment in Senate - December 2025
The Senate began impeachment proceedings for Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, marking the sixth such motion before the current Senate. During the hearing on December 3, 2025, Governor Nyaribo pleaded not guilty to the charges. This was his third impeachment attempt, and there were disputes over the validity of the County Assembly's voting threshold. Ultimately, Governor Nyaribo survived the impeachment effort on December 3, 2025. Senators rejected the motion on a technicality, an outcome that mirrors similar decisions which saved governors in Kericho and Isiolo.
