This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
On June 26, 2020, the Senate cleared Governor Anne Waiguru of culpability over impeachment charges levelled against her by members of the Kirinyaga County Assembly.
The committee, however, found her guilty of adopting a domineering attitude in the management of county affairs, stating that her condescending attitude towards the county assembly is 'uncalled for and does not inspire confidence and trust in the county executive leadership.'
The committee also found that the governor appeared to require a reminder of the high calling of her office and the responsibilities of leadership as set out under Article 73 in the Leadership and Integrity Chapter of the Constitution.
Although the committee found that the allegation of conferring a personal benefit was proved, it did not amount to an impeachable offence.
However, the committee assailed the county assembly for listing twelve imprests paid to the governor and alleging that she was issued with imprest but never travelled or surrendered.
The committee observed that accounting officers must adhere to the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, which requires imprests to be surrendered within seven days, and in the event of delay, the refund should be made with interest.
The committee recommended that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission investigates some of the allegations and take appropriate action within sixty days and report to the Senate on action taken.
