Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
The Senate considered a motion to uphold a preliminary objection to the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, concluding that the required two‑thirds majority (24 votes) was not met. Senators praised recent procedural refinements while criticizing earlier rulings that allowed impeachments to proceed without Senate pre‑approval. The debate highlighted the need for clearer impeachment guidelines and stronger coordination between the Senate and county assemblies. Senators debated the lack of a clear impeachment procedure law, criticizing past delays and procedural lapses that leave county assemblies uncertain about thresholds and voting rules. The discussion highlighted specific issues such as quorum requirements, the illegality of proxy voting in county assemblies, and the need for proper procedural compliance before matters can be heard in the Senate. Senators debated a preliminary objection motion concerning the possible impeachment of the Nyamira Governor, with some urging the County Assembly to meet the constitutional threshold before any action and others warning against premature dismissal of the case. The discussion highlighted concerns over due‑process, past impeachments perceived as rushed, and the Senate’s role in safeguarding devolution. The debate was marked by disagreement and calls for a fair, thorough hearing.
Clerk, do we have quorum? We have quorum. You may proceed to call the first Order for the afternoon.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE that pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012, on Tuesday, 25th November, 2025, the County Assembly of Nyamira approved a Motion for the removal from office by impeachment, of Hon. Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, the Governor of Nyamira County; NOTING THAT, by letter Ref. SPK/C…
Let us move on to the next Order.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, AWARE that pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012, on Tuesday, 25th November, 2025, the County Assembly of Nyamira approved a Motion for the removal from office by impeachment, of Hon. Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, the Governor of Nyamira County; NOTING THAT, by letter Ref. SPK/CAN/1/2025,…
case and material of it, then make a determination on whether a case has been made for impeachment of that governor or not. In this present session of the Senate, we have since evolved and refined our processes better to a point where when there is a preliminary objection, the House makes a decision first, which is a good thing. I believe that with the coming of age of our county assemblies, toge…
I can recall I do not know as way back as which year that there has always been an attempt but, unfortunately, it never gets to the end. That means we are leaving our colleagues in the county assemblies to guess and try to find their way on how to follow this procedure. These are some of the issues that this Motion is asking us to determine. For example, today, there are matters which if we had se…
The parliamentary practice is as such that you vote as an individual, and if you have delegated power like in the case of the Senate--- For example, if you are a member of a delegation and the head of your delegation has given you a mandate to vote, then you can vote on their behalf as it happens. This is because, the Senate is unique. We vote by delegations but county assemblies vote by individua…
on your enemy. It is a procedure of law which, unfortunately, you must attain. If you fail to attain it, there are consequences to it. Why should we go back to the Legislative Summit? It is so that this House, led by a very competent technical staff, can set out even the charges that need to be brought before us. I do not want to say a lot because I have to balance between the things I say and ap…
linaweza kuchukua hatua na likate kesi bila upendeleo wa aina yeyote, ili kuonyesha Wakenya ya kwamba Bunge hili liko juu. Asante.
linaweza kuchukua hatua na likate kesi bila upendeleo wa aina yeyote, ili kuonyesha Wakenya ya kwamba Bunge hili liko juu. Asante.
Hon. Senators, I will now proceed to propose the question. Now, the Floor is open for debate. Yes, what is your intervention, Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe?
[(Question proposed)]
AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Boy, Kwale County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Kathuri, Meru County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County;…
In these exceptional circumstances and pursuant to Standing Order 1, I direct the Clerk to circulate a further Supplementary Order Paper containing a Procedural Motion on the hours of sitting for tomorrow, Thursday, 4th December, 2025. Hon. Senators, you will note that you passed a Motion here that you were to sit for two days, that is, today, Wednesday, and tomorrow. We were to sit tomorrow from
In these exceptional circumstances and pursuant to Standing Order 1, I direct the Clerk to circulate a further Supplementary Order Paper containing a Procedural Motion on the hours of sitting for tomorrow, Thursday, 4th December, 2025. Hon. Senators, you will note that you passed a Motion here that you were to sit for two days, that is, today, Wednesday, and tomorrow. We were to sit tomorrow from
The parties can leave at your own pleasure. If you wish to continue listening to the proceedings as a member of public---
[(Loud consultations)]
The Senate Majority Leader, please proceed.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to move the following Procedural Motion- THAT, notwithstanding the Resolution of the Senate made on Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025, to alter the hours of meeting for Wednesday 3rd and Thursday, 4th December, 2025; and aware that on Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025, the Senate resolved to terminate the investigations on the proposed removal from office, by impeachment of Hon. Am…
Yes.
Hon. Senators, I will proceed to pose the question. Hon. Senators, kindly arise.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Hon. Senators, I will now propose the question. Now, Hon. Senators, the Floor is open for debate. With your concurrence, I may proceed straightaway to pose the question. Do I have your concurrence?
[(Question proposed)]
Yes.
Hon. Senators, I will proceed to pose the question. Hon. Senators, kindly arise.
[(Question put and agreed to)]