This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu's political survival hangs in the balance as the Majority Leader in the County Assembly submits an impeachment motion to the speaker of the assembly.
According to a newspaper notice, the Kitui County Assembly will convene on Monday, June 29, to debate Governor Ngilu's ouster.
Published on June 23, 2020, the notice read: 'Members of the public are hereby notified that a notice of motion on the impeachment of Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has been served to the Speaker of the County Assembly, the matter will be tabled to the Assembly for debate on Monday, June 29.'
The motion, drafted by Athi Ward Representative Peter Kilonzo alias Tangawizi, accuses Governor Ngilu of violating the Constitution, abusing her office, and gross misconduct.
The allegations include failing to account for approximately Ksh20 million in county funds and expenditure for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 financial years, as well as violating article 201 (a) of the Constitution and eroding public confidence in the office.
Other accusations include failing to comply with the two-third gender rule in appointments, violating people's right to health, and conflict of interest in the purchase of a stationary stone crusher plant.
Additionally, the motion claims that Governor Ngilu declined or ignored a summons to appear before the Senate Committee on County Public Investment and Accounts (CPIAC) and was subsequently fined Sh500,000.
