Governor Nyaribo Impeachment: Nyamira MCAs Vow to Challenge Senate Decision in Court
Nyamira, Kenya – A section of Nyamira County Assembly members has vowed to challenge in court the Senate’s decision to overturn the impeachment of Governor Amos Nyaribo, arguing that the ruling failed to address substantive issues raised in the motion.
The Senate on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, dismissed the impeachment after ruling that the Assembly had not met the mandatory two-thirds threshold required for such a vote. Thirty-eight Senators supported a preliminary objection raised by Nyaribo’s legal team, while only four opposed it, effectively ending the motion.
MCAs Reject Senate Ruling
During a media briefing on Thursday, December 4, Nyamira MCAs expressed dissatisfaction with the Senate’s decision, accusing the House of failing to open and review the impeachment case files before making its ruling.
Kemera Ward MCA James Mating’a said the Assembly would contest the threshold ruling in court, insisting that the matter required judicial interpretation.
“We have many ways of dealing with this impeachment. We shall go to court for the court to decide this issue on the number of MCAs that make up the two-thirds,” Mating’a stated.
Assembly Majority Leader George Mora Abuga also questioned the sudden change of position by Senators who had initially supported the impeachment motion. He claimed that the shift occurred after a one-hour break requested by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
“What happened in that one-hour break that my colleague Majority Leader in the Senate asked for, that the Senate decided to vote on the preliminary objection and three-quarters of them who were supporting us crossed over and supported the preliminary objection?” Abuga asked.
Charges Against Governor Nyaribo
Governor Nyaribo, who has now survived three impeachment attempts, faced multiple accusations from the Assembly. He was accused of endorsing and supporting the unlawful Bunge Mashinani initiative, giving illegal assent to the Nyamira County Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024, and failing to deliver the State of the County Address and Annual Reports.
The MCAs also accused him of disregarding court orders regarding the appointment of Clive Ogwora to the County Executive Committee, conducting staff recruitment without budgetary provision, and influencing irregular appointments of senior human resources officials.
Further allegations included payroll fraud, loss of public funds, enrichment through irregular salary arrears, dual appointments outside the lawful establishment, and usurpation of the powers of the Auditor-General and the County Public Service Board (CPSB).
Governor’s Relief
Governor Nyaribo welcomed the Senate’s decision, which allowed him to remain in office despite mounting pressure from the Assembly. His legal team had argued that the impeachment motion was procedurally flawed and lacked the required threshold, a position upheld by the Senate.
The ruling marks the third time Nyaribo has survived impeachment proceedings, underscoring the political divisions within Nyamira County Assembly and the challenges of securing consensus in such motions.
Conclusion
The vow by Nyamira MCAs to challenge the Senate’s decision in court sets the stage for a fresh legal battle over the interpretation of impeachment thresholds and the role of the Senate in reviewing county assembly motions.
As the dispute heads to the judiciary, Nyamira residents remain caught between political wrangles and governance concerns, with questions lingering over the allegations raised against Governor Nyaribo and the Assembly’s ability to hold the executive accountable.
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Governor Nyaribo Impeachment: Nyamira MCAs Vow to Challenge Senate Decision in Court
