This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
Published on December 19, 2019, the Kiambu County Assembly has voted to impeach Governor Ferdinand Waititu over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office.
According to the motion tabled by Ndenderu MCA Solomon Kinuthia, Waititu contravened the Public Procurement and Disposal Act by allegedly influencing the award of lucrative tenders to companies associated with his immediate family and close relatives.
The motion also accused Waititu of hiring over 600 casuals without the involvement of the County Public Service Board before later firing them, exposing the county to risk of multiple suits and loss of public funds.
Additionally, the motion alleged that Waititu violated the Constitution of Kenya by forcefully dispossessing and unlawfully occupying the property of Cecilia Njoki Mbugua, a Thika widow.
At the same time, a motion to impeach Deputy Governor Nyoro on the grounds of gross violation of the Constitution and the County Government Act flopped after Witeithie MCA Macharia Taki failed to attend the session.
Only one MCA voted against the motion, while 28 were absent, thus, the motion met the required two-thirds majority threshold.
