Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Senators and witnesses debated whether sufficient evidence existed to prove that a County Assembly sitting took place, requesting video recordings amid claims that the Assembly was vandalised and records stolen during violent disruptions. The Speaker managed procedural objections, allowing the videos to be shown while also addressing the legality of a contested court order and the Governor’s invitation. The discussion highlighted issues of evidence, procedural fairness, and the impact of the violence on legislative records. Senators debated whether a prior sitting had actually occurred and stressed the need to follow constitutional and parliamentary procedures, especially concerning motions and the possible impeachment of a governor. The Speaker and several members highlighted procedural gaps, such as missing minutes and notices, urging strict adherence to established rules. The discussion was largely procedural with some criticism of alleged procedural lapses, reflecting a mixed but formal tone. Senators debated the need to adhere to due process before any removal of the Isiolo County Governor, citing constitutional safeguards and past legal analogies. The Speaker repeatedly stressed procedural compliance, warned against referencing the President in the debate, and maintained order. The discussion highlighted tensions between political motivations and legal requirements.
Clerk, do we have quorum? We do have quorum. Therefore, we shall proceed with the business of the afternoon. Clerk, kindly call the first Order.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)]
Before we adjourned for lunch counsel for the Governor had 10 minutes to respond to the submissions made by the County Assembly. So, counsel for Governor you may now proceed to utilize your 10 minutes in response to the submissions that have been made by the County Assembly.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I am here to do a very brief rejoinder based on the submissions done by the counsel for the County Assembly. I begin by stating that the County Assembly of Isiolo has to a great extent misunderstood our preliminary objection, the extent of that preliminary objection, the nature and the effect of the preliminary objection. I say this because when we…
before this Senate to address you on things that are clear? Documents speak for themselves. The HANSARD reports that we took time to take you through are not our documents. They are not documents hinged on an affidavit. They are documents supplied by the County Assembly. None of the counsel who appeared before you took time to address you on any issues that we address you on to suggest that there…
Governments Act encompasses the right to, first of all, interrogate (prima facie) whether that Motion has met that threshold; that is exactly what we are inviting you to do. If you find that the HANSARD reports and the documents on record do not support the existence of a valid Motion, you do not need to proceed to the next stage. Once we proceed to the next stage, there is only one duty left for…
Hon. Senators, following the commencement of the process of the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of Hon. Abdi Ibrahim Hassan as Governor of Isiolo County, the firm of Theuri Wesonga, the advocates representing the Governor raised in writing, pursuant to Rule 14 of the Third Schedule of the Rules of Procedure for Hearing and Determination of the Proposed Removal from Office by Impeachm…
Well, there is certainly no way we can accept further evidence that had not been submitted as part and parcel of your bundle of evidence.
I am guided, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
Next Order. The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed.
Well, there is certainly no way we can accept further evidence that had not been submitted as part and parcel of your bundle of evidence.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Thursday, 26th June, 2025, the County
Next Order. The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Thursday, 26th June, 2025, the County Assembly of Isiolo approved a Motion for the removal from office by impeachment, of Honourable Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, the Governor of Isiolo County; AND FURTHER, WHEREAS by letter Ref. CA/RE…
on the proposed removal from office by impeachment, of the Governor of Isiolo County; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves to uphold the preliminary issue raised in light of the Court Orders nullifying the proceedings of the County Assembly of 26th June, 2025 and accordingly terminates the proceedings for the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of Honourable Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, the Gover…
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Thursday, 26th June, 2025, the County Assembly of Isiolo approved a Motion for the removal from office by impeachment, of Honourable Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, the Governor of Isiolo County; AND FURTHER, WHEREAS by letter Ref. CA/RE…
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Thursday, 26th June, 2025, the County Assembly of Isiolo approved a Motion for the removal from office by impeachment, of Honourable Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, the Governor of Isiolo County; AND FURTHER, WHEREAS by letter Ref. CA/RES/VOL.I/00…
Next Order. Motion
Mr. Speaker, Sir, how can you allege something against yourself? I said that he pushed me on so many occasions saying: “Bring this damn Motion.” For example----
[(Loud consultations)]
Order, hon. Senators. Allow the Senate Majority Leader to substantiate.
The results of the division on this Motion are as follows-
[(Laughter)]
[(Laughter)]
impeachment proceedings would terminate forthwith and it would not be necessary to proceed to the Motion or vote on the second preliminary issue as listed in the Supplementary Order Paper. This Motion having been passed, the impeachment proceedings in the matter of the proposed removal from office of the Governor of Isiolo County have forthwith terminated. The termination of the impeachment proce…
Hon. Senators, I direct the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the division bell for five minutes. Order, Hon. Senators. The five minutes rung for the Division Bell is a long spent. Kindly take your seats. Serjeant-at-Arms, you may now proceed to lock the door and draw the bars. Hon. Senators, voting shall be by county delegations as I had already indicated and it shall be electronically. To echo my own w…
[(The Division Bell was rung)]
[(The door was closed and the bars drawn)]
[(Sen. Madzayo stood at the Bar)]
[(Sen. Madzayo walked into the Chamber and sat in his place)]
[(Hon. Senators proceeded to vote)]
[(Sen. Abdul Haji stood in his place)]
Order, Hon. Senators. Senator for Garissa County, kindly take your seat.
[(Sen. Abdul Haji took his seat)]
The results of the division on this Motion are as follows-
impeachment proceedings would terminate forthwith and it would not be necessary to proceed to the Motion or vote on the second preliminary issue as listed in the Supplementary Order Paper. This Motion having been passed, the impeachment proceedings in the matter of the proposed removal from office of the Governor of Isiolo County have forthwith terminated. The termination of the impeachment proce…
Now, having come to the end of the business of the day, the Senate now stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, 9th July, 2025, at 9.30