In a dramatic showdown, Nyamira County Assembly has impeached Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, with 23 out of 31 MCAs voting in favor of his removal. Four others abstained, clearing the two-thirds threshold needed to advance the motion to the Senate.The motion, tabled by Bonyamatuta Ward MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere on Nov 17, accuses Nyaribo of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office, and misconduct – including backing a rogue assembly faction that created parallel sittings, bypassing MCA approvals for key appointments, and irregular budget approvals. It comes amid an ongoing EACC graft probe involving a KSh 382 million tender, following raids on his properties last month.Speaker Thaddeus Nyabaro confirmed the vote and said his office will notify Senate Speaker Amason Kingi immediately for hearings, where Nyaribo's fate will be decided within 14 days. If upheld, Deputy Governor Ezekiel Onchiri takes over.This marks Nyaribo's third impeachment bid in three years – previous attempts in 2023 and 2024 failed by one vote each. His UPA allies call it a "political witch hunt," while critics hail it as accountability overdue.
Breaking: Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo Impeached.
Clinton Machuki