Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Senators used the afternoon sitting to congratulate Sen. Wafula on his election as Bungoma County Senator, stressing the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the Senate’s constitutional role in protecting county interests under Article 96. The Deputy Speaker and Speaker managed brief remarks, procedural reminders, and noted an upcoming impeachment motion, while various members expressed personal ties to Bungoma and urged unity across party lines. Senators debated the procedural handling of a special committee report that found allegations against a governor unsubstantiated, with the Speaker directing that the report not be debated. Members raised concerns about future impeachment, emphasizing that removal must be based on constitutional grounds and not personal attributes, while also referencing devolution and the Bill of Rights. The exchange reflected both procedural respect and critical viewpoints. Senators debated the adequacy of time limits in the impeachment process for county governors, urging amendments to the County Governments Act to extend the period for removal proceedings. The discussion also highlighted the work of the impeachment committee, raised procedural points of order, and featured interjections, applause and occasional humor. Overall the debate combined constructive proposals with moments of tension and disagreement.