This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
Kenyans React to Senate's Decision to Clear Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru of Corruption Allegations ¶
On June 26, 2020, the Senate cleared Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru of corruption allegations, sparking outrage among Kenyans.
The 11-member select committee, chaired by Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, found that the allegations against Waiguru did not meet the threshold for her ouster.
Waiguru was impeached on June 9 after 23 out of 33 ward representatives supported the motion to remove the county chief. The MCAs accused her of gross misconduct and abuse of office.
However, the Senate committee found that while Waiguru had conferred a personal benefit, it did not amount to an impeachable offense.
Angry Kenyans have taken to social media to express their disappointment with the Senate's decision, using the hashtag #CorruptSenateKE.
Some of the reactions include:
- "So Kenyans expected Malala committee to convict Waiguru of corruption case. Malala of all the people?. Kenya does not need a Senate," Kigogo Ambrose wrote.
- "It's shameful and to see senators who were not even in the committee yapping and clapping for senator Malala when he's talking. We know you were ordered by your party leaders to support Waiguru but at least act professionally," Nathan Sialah said.
- "Senate pretending to be on the sides of Kenyans against corruption! That house must be disbanded," Tish Tish tweeted.
- "Cleophas Malala as the senators cheer you for doing zero work remember they're the same guys who will eat you. In another two years you will feel the same pinch. Thank you For betraying Kirinyaga residents," Augustine Orina wrote.
Waiguru was impeached on June 9 after 23 out of 33 ward representatives supported the motion to remove the county chief.
