This archive report was first published on 21 June 2020.
June 21, 2020 - Leaflets with messages criticising Governor Anne Waiguru have been spotted in several towns in Kirinyaga County.
The leaflets, which were dropped in strategic locations in Kerugoya, Kimbimbi, Kianyaga, Kutus, Ngurubani, and Kagio towns, called on residents to demonstrate against the governor ahead of a Senate hearing.
According to a resident of Kimbimbi, the leaflets were scattered in various parts of the town, sparking concerns about the upcoming Senate hearing.
Ms Waiguru has been accused of abuse of office and gross violation of the Constitution by the ward representatives, who impeached her in a motion moved by Mutira Ward Representative Kinyua Wangui.
The ward representatives alleged that Ms Waiguru had undermined the authority of the Assembly and influenced the establishment of a tender committee compromising her partisan staff, among other allegations.
Ms Waiguru has dismissed the allegations as propaganda meant to tarnish her name, but has vowed to continue serving Kirinyaga residents without fear.
Meanwhile, an eleven-member special Senate committee has summoned Kirinyaga County Assembly Speaker Anthony Gathumbi to appear before it to shed light on the allegations levelled against Ms Waiguru.
