This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
On June 23, 2020, a special senate committee began its hearings on the proposed removal of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru through impeachment. The committee was established by the Senate to investigate whether there are sufficient grounds to uphold the impeachment of the governor or clear her of the charges to continue holding office.
The committee, comprising of eleven members, received evidence from the County Assembly on Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, Waiguru will have an opportunity to present evidence in her defense.
The committee will sit for consideration and adoption of the report on Thursday, and table its report at the sitting of the Senate on Friday.
Waiguru is accused of abuse of office, gross misconduct, and manipulating the public procurement procedures. She is also accused of illegally conferring a benefit of Sh10 million to herself for travel allowance.
