This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
On June 18, 2020, a group of young people in Murang'a County expressed their support for Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, who is facing an impeachment threat.
According to the youth, led by local political analyst James Mwangi, the impeachment motion championed by Nyali MP Mohammed Ali is being driven by individuals who are opposed to the government's plan to construct a dry port in Naivasha.
The youth alleged that some individuals behind illegal trade and who use Mombasa port are not happy with the decision to establish a dry port in Naivasha, which they claim will threaten their business interests.
CS Macharia has been praised for his leadership, which has seen many counties benefit from the construction of roads and other infrastructure projects.
“Leadership of Macharia in roads docket has seen this country increase the number of kilometers of roads which are now tarmacked. Other infrastructure like expansion of port and airport has also been attained,” said Mwangi.
The youth have called on the Speaker of the National Assembly not to accept the motion seeking to impeach Macharia, and have urged investigations into the individuals sponsoring the motion.
They also expressed concern over some members of parliament from the central region who have signed the list seeking to impeach Macharia, citing the benefits he has brought to Murang'a County and its neighboring counties.
