This archive report was first published on 17 May 2021.
On May 17, 2021, the Senate voted to remove Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud from office, following an impeachment charge against him.
Despite pleading for leniency, the vote returned a guilty verdict, effectively confirming his ouster from the gubernatorial position.
Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka declared, 'Senators, these are the results of the vote, abstentions 4, Nays 2, Ayes 25. The net effect of the vote is that…the Senate has resolved to remove from office by impeachment Hon Mohamed Abdi Mohamud as Governor of Wajir County. The Governor, therefore, ceases to hold office.'
The decision was made after a committee chaired by Nyamira Senator Okon’go Omogeni recommended Mohamud’s ouster, citing gross violation of the Constitution and flouting of the County Government Act, Public Procurement Act, Asset Disposal Act, and the Public Finance Management Act.
