Broken system: Why governors keep surviving impeachments

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo (centre) during his Impeachment hearing before the Senate, on December 3, 2025.[Boniface Okendo, Standard

Impeachment of governors and their deputies to safeguard public resources against plunder and abuse of office is a noble role for Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) provided for in the Constitution but it has since turned into an avenue of corruption, coercion and blatant misuse of tax payers money.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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