Nyamira Governor Nyaribo narrowly survives ouster
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has, for the second time in less than a year, narrowly survived impeachment over alleged violation of the law, misconduct and abuse of office.
The second motion aborted Tuesday noon after 22 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) backed the move, against a threshold of 23 votes.
“Those who voted yes are 22; those who voted no are 12. The number of those who abstained is zero, making the total number of valid votes to be 34. The threshold (for impeachment) stands at 22.6, which is 23. So the governor survives,” ruled House Speaker Enock Okero.
This means that the 12 MCAs who voted against the motion successfully shot it down.
Addressing members of the media shortly afterwards, House Majority Leader Abel Mose expressed his pleasure with the turn of events.
“We are thankful to God for the victory we have got in this impeachment motion. We have won a second time,” he said.
Mr Mose further asked his pro-impeachment colleagues to “stop the joke of impeachment” and give Mr Nyaribo ample time to work.
He added that there was a need for peace in Nyamira if the governor’s manifesto is to be fulfilled.
The governor’s advocate Jacob Ngwele expressed concerns over what he termed as a rising number of impeachment motions that are not supported by evidence.
“Our point was that for an impeachment motion to succeed, there must be a nexus between the impeachment motion you are bringing and the governor. You cannot just bring a motion raising rumours and propaganda,” remarked Mr Ngwele.
In the meantime, he urged for dialogue among leaders and peace to enable Governor Nyaribo deliver services to the people.
“I am calling on all leaders to be peaceful. Let the MCAs work with the governor to enable him achieve the objectives of his administration,” said Mr Ngwele.
The defeated motion was moved by Wiper party’s nominated MCA Evans Matunda who urged his colleagues to back the motion on claims that Mr Nyaribo had violated Article 181(a), (b) and (c) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Mr Matunda had submitted that the county boss had further violated Section 33 of the County Governments Acts (2012) and Standing Order No.62 of the Nyamira County Assembly.
These pieces of legislation prescribe how holders of public offices should behave, use public funds and be accountable to members of the public. Accordingly, the motion accuses Mr Nyaribo of gross violation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and other laws, abuse of office and gross misconduct.
“This assembly now resolves to remove His Excellency Amos Nyaribo from the office of the Governor of Nyamira County pursuant to Article 181, Clause 1 (a), (b) and (c) of the Constitution, Section 33 of the County Government Act (2012) and Standing Order 62 of the Nyamira County assembly,” Mr Matunda moved.
His motion was seconded by Magombo Ward Rep Riech Minda. Majority of the MCA’s appended their signatures in support of the motion.
“The motion is now open for debate,” directed House Speaker Enock Okero, shortly after the motion was moved.
The governor was represented at the assembly by his lawyers, led by Jacob Ngwele.
This is the second attempt at impeaching Mr Nyaribo after the first one failed in October 2023.
Mr Nyaribo survived the first impeachment after 16 MCAs voted for the impeachment against 18 who voted against it.
The charges that were pressed against Mr Nyaribo during the first attempt were largely similar to the ones in the current scenario.
rmbula@ke.nationmedia.com
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