MCAs Launch Second Impeachment Motion Of Embattled Governor
Amos Nyaribo, the governor of Nyamira, is set to face his second impeachment on Tuesday, September 10.
Nyaribo is on the ropes again after the Nyamira County Assembly approved the impeachment proceedings against him today.
In an impeachment motion letter, the Speaker of the County approved the notice of the motion against him, which called for the motion to be heard at 2:30pm.
Evans Juma, a member of the County Assembly, filed the motion, alleging a gross violation of Kenya’s Constitution. He has been accused of abuse of office and gross misconduct.
Governor Nyaribo was impeached in October 2023 but was not removed. In the motion, 16 MCAs voted for his removal and 18 voted against it.
An impeachment motion against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo tabled by MCAs who allege abuse of office and constitutional violations. pic.twitter.com/twLj6mKjjb
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In August 2024, a group of Nyamira residents filed a petition to dissolve the entire devolved unit in their county.
The residents claimed that the devolved unit had failed to meet its service delivery obligations to them.
Governor Nyaribo was accused of drawing a hefty Ksh.6.5 million per month, which he explained was due to pending arrears resulting from his time as deputy governor.
Governor Nyaribo took over the leadership of Nyamira County nearly four years ago, following the death of his senior, Late Governor John Nyangarama, on December 18, 2020.
The deputy governor was then sworn in as acting governor for the remainder of the term, in accordance with constitutional requirements.
He then defended his seat in the 2022 election. Governor Nyaribo serves as the leader of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).
MCAs Launch Second Impeachment Motion Of Embattled Governor
