This archive report was first published on 16 June 2020.
On June 16, 2020, the Senate adopted a motion to form an 11-member committee to investigate the proposed removal of Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru.
45 Senators overwhelmingly voted in support of the motion, while 14 Senators voted against it and one Senator abstained.
The committee comprises of Senator Abshiro Halake, Senator Michael Mbito, Senator Mwangi Githiomi, Senator Beth Mugo, Senator Anuar Loitiptip, Senator Philip Mpaayei, Senator Cleophas Malala, Senator Beatrice Kwamboka, Senator Stewart Madzayo, Senator Judith Pareno, and Senator Moses Kajwang.
The motion was moved by Deputy Whip Farhiya Ali, who was guided by Speaker Ken Lusaka on the proper procedure.
Opinion was divided among the Senators, with Meru Senator Mithika Linturi and Kitui Senator Enock Wambua opposing the motion, saying all Senators must be given an opportunity to give their views on the matter.
Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr supported the motion, saying the demands by the Kirinyaga leaders can't be entertained by the House.
He said some Kirinyaga leaders are on record claiming senators are corruptible and that supporting the insistence by the leaders is to endorse that Senators are subject to corruption.
“We have withstood intimidation and offers for bribes from the powers that be. We must protect the integrity of the Senators,” He said.
