Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo on Tuesday survived an impeachment attempt after the Senate by majority dismissed the case filed by the County Assembly on a technicality.
This is after the senators upheld preliminary objections raised by the governor, arguing that a valid impeachment had not occurred at the County Assembly.
They said there was an active court order barring the process.
A total of 31 elected senators (representing county delegations) voted to uphold the objection, effectively knocking out the impeachment bid.
Some 12 senators voted to reject the motion on the preliminary objections.
The lawmakers emphasised that impeachment is both a process and a procedure that must be guided by the Constitution and applicable laws.
If any, the Members of County Assembly will many a similar attempt after six months.
The majority of the senators insisted on due process in the impeachment.
“Justice must be served to all parties. In this case, we have the Isiolo Couassemblymbly on one side and the governor on the other.
The process and procedure must be followed,” said Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu.
Death Toll From Saba Saba Protests Rises to 31, 107 Injured, Two Missing And 532 Arrested
