This archive report was first published on 4 August 2020.
On August 4, 2020, a dramatic scene unfolded at City Hall in Nairobi as a group of MCAs attempted to impeach Speaker Beatrice Elachi. However, their efforts were met with stiff resistance from security personnel, who had been tipped off about the planned move.
According to eyewitnesses, the security team had been deployed in anticipation of the impeachment proceedings, effectively foiling the MCAs' plans. The tense standoff highlighted the deep-seated divisions within the Nairobi County Assembly.
As the situation escalated, the security personnel remained firm, refusing to budge despite the MCAs' attempts to push forward. The outcome was a resounding failure for the impeachment team, with Elachi emerging unscathed.
The incident has sparked heated debates about the role of security in the Assembly and the need for greater transparency in the impeachment process.
