This archive report was first published on 17 June 2020.
On June 17, 2020, a tense atmosphere filled the Senate plenary as Senator Kipchumba Murkomen made explosive claims that Governor Waiguru's impeachment verdict had already been decided at State House.
The Senator's remarks sparked a heated debate, with Senators allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga's ODM party clashing with those aligned with Deputy President William Ruto.
Senator James Orengo sharply rebuked Murkomen, reminding him of the hypocrisy displayed during the agitation for better governance.
As the shouting match escalated, Senator Mutula Kilonzo struggled to shut down Murkomen over his choice of words, which ultimately led to bitter exchanges quelled by the House Speaker, Kenneth Lusaka.
Despite the chaos, the motion to have a select committee decide on Waiguru's fate carried the day, with 45 Senators voting in favor and 14 against.
