A fresh political storm is brewing in Nyamira after a section of Members of the County Assembly vowed to challenge the Senate’s decision to overturn the impeachment of Governor Amos Nyaribo.
The Senate nullified the removal motion on grounds that MCAs failed to meet the mandatory two-thirds threshold required for impeachment. But the ward representatives argue the ruling was rushed and made without reviewing the case files presented to the House.
During a media briefing on December 4, Kemera Ward MCA James Mating’a said the Assembly would move to court to contest the two-thirds interpretation, insisting the Senate had acted outside procedure. He maintained that the Assembly had “many avenues” to pursue in seeking clarity on the matter.
Majority Leader George Mora Abuga accused Senators of shifting their position after a one-hour break requested by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, claiming that lawmakers who initially supported the impeachment suddenly backed a preliminary objection by the Governor’s legal team.
The MCAs also faulted the Senate for overlooking key allegations contained in the impeachment motion. Governor Nyaribo had been accused of supporting the unlawful Bunge Mashinani initiative, irregularly assenting to the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, failing to issue the State of the County Address, and ignoring court orders on a County Executive Committee appointment.
Other claims included irregular staff recruitment, influence in senior HR appointments, payroll fraud, and enrichment through questionable salary arrears.
Despite the accusations, 38 Senators voted to uphold the preliminary objection, allowing Nyaribo to survive impeachment for the third time. Only four opposed the decision.
The MCAs say they will now seek legal redress, a move that could extend Nyamira’s political tensions and reopen debates on governance and accountability in the county.
