Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo Impeached Over Alleged Misconduct

Nyamira County Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo has been officially impeached following a vote in the County Assembly

Twenty-three of the thirty-one Members of County Assembly (MCAs) present supported the motion, while four others had requested to be included in the voting process

The impeachment motion, presented by Bonyamatuta Ward representative Julius Kimwomi Matwere, cited allegations including abuse of office and violation of legal procedures

Governor Nyaribo was accused of conducting county business through informal “Bunge Mashinani” sessions, which lacked legal recognition

He was also criticised for approving the county budget to endorse Peris Nyaboke-Oroko as County Agriculture Minister during a disputed leadership period, outside the established legal framework

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Additional allegations involved irregular appointments of committee members for Keroka town and the unlawful establishment of a Public Service Board appointment panel, all carried out through the unofficial assembly sessions between October 2024 and June 2025

The impeachment marks a significant political development in Nyamira County, raising questions about county governance and adherence to legal procedures

Writer : Mweru Mbugua