The Senate gathered this morning for a two-day trial to determine the possible impeachment of Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, the governor of Nyamira County. The hearing, which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, and Thursday, December 4, 2025, will mark the end of months of political conflict and have major consequences for the troubled leader.
The senators will gather for their session at 9:00 a.m. as the House undergoes a transformation into a trial court. Initially, the impeachment charges against Nyaribo will be read officially. Next, Nyaribo will be required to enter a plea, either admitting or contesting the charges.
The Nyamira County Assembly will act as the prosecution, providing evidence and questioning witnesses. Afterwards, the defense team for Nyaribo will present its case, summoning witnesses and challenging the accusations.
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The Senate will then engage in deliberation before casting their votes, where a majority of the county’s votes are needed to either sustain or quash the charges.
There are numerous allegations regarding the governor’s criminal activities.
He is accused of major infractions of the Constitution and relevant legislation, including the unauthorized initiation and backing of an unauthorized “Bunge Mashinani” initiative, the illegal sanctioning of the 2024 Nyamira County Supplementary Appropriation Bill, and the making of a controversial appointment of a County Executive Committee Member without adherence to the proper procedures.
Additionally, he is charged with the illegal establishment of municipality boards for Nyamira and Keroka, the wrongful creation of a selection panel for the County Public Service Board (CPSB), and the non-appointment of key CPSB officials.
The allegations of misconduct in office are equally grave. According to the County Assembly, Nyaribo sanctioned the hiring of staff without budget support, empowered the illegal appointment of senior HR officials, and is personally responsible for.SOURCE: PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
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