Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has been spared by the Senate following a fourth attempt to remove him from office.
The proceedings extended beyond normal working hours on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, culminating in the Senate’s decision to affirm the preliminary objections presented by the governor’s legal team, led by Advocate Elias Mutuma.
They contended that the impeachment process should cease, asserting that the County Assembly had not satisfied the requisite threshold for impeachment.
According to the legal team, there were procedural irregularities, as the mandatory two-thirds majority was not achieved—only 23 out of 35 MCAs cast their votes.
The two factions debated throughout the day, with senators expressing diverse opinions regarding the initial challenges. Some, like Senator Boni Khalwale, advocated for the impeachment motion to proceed.
Ultimately, the Senate voted, with 38 senators supporting the validation of the preliminary objections, while 4 senators favored allowing the impeachment proceedings to continue.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the outcome via his social media platforms, announcing that Nyaribo retains his position as Governor of Nyamira after the County Assembly’s impeachment efforts were thwarted.
The Speaker further clarified that the Senate voted to uphold a preliminary objection raised by Governor Nyaribo, opposing his impeachment trial on grounds that the Nyamira County Assembly did not meet the required threshold in the vote that approved his impeachment. Consequently, the impeachment proceedings stand terminated, and Governor Nyaribo remains in office.
The impeachment motion was initiated by MCA Bonyamatutu, who leveled accusations against the governor including abuse of authority, unlawful appointments, and non-compliance with legal statutes.
MCAs Priscilla Nyatichi (Nominated), Julius Obonyo (Bobwagamo Ward), and Elijah Abere (Nominated), alongside Gladys Moraa, who were designated as potential witnesses, repudiated letters they reportedly sent to County Assembly Speaker Thadeus Nyabaro, which allegedly authorized voting by proxy. This situation consequently led to the submission of the preliminary objections.
Nyaribo’s situation parallels that of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai and the Isiolo Governor, who were both similarly cleared by the Senate on comparable grounds related to the unmet two-thirds voting requirement.
