County assemblies flagged for ouster 'drama'
The acknowledgement by senators that county assemblies have abused the impeachment process against governors raises many questions about how the exercise has been conducted...
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Kenyan senators have acknowledged that county assemblies have frequently misused the impeachment process against governors, sparking concerns about the integrity of the exercise since the beginning of devolution.
- The impeachment hearing for Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo before the Senate occurred on December 3, 2025.
- The primary concern raised is the widespread abuse of impeachment powers by county assemblies.
- This issue questions the conducted impeachment processes against governors since the onset of devolution in Kenya.
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Senators Acknowledge Misuse of Governor Impeachment Process - December 2025
The impeachment process for governors and their deputies in Kenya, which was intended to protect public resources from misuse, has reportedly become a tool for corruption and wasteful spending. Kenyan senators have acknowledged that county assemblies frequently misuse the impeachment process against governors. This misuse has sparked concerns about the integrity of the exercise since the beginning of devolution. These concerns were highlighted during a recent high-profile impeachment hearing of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo before the Senate. The process for governors and their deputies is now viewed by some as a broken system.
