Governor Guyo survives impeachment
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo on Tuesday, survived an impeachment attempt after the Senate dismissed the case filed by the County Assembly on a technicality.
Senators upheld preliminary objections raised by the governor, arguing that a valid impeachment had not occurred at the county assembly and that there was an active court order barring the process.
A total of 31 elected senators (representing county delegations) voted to uphold the objection, effectively knocking out the impeachment bid.
Some 12 senators voted to reject the motion on the preliminary objections.
The lawmakers emphasised that impeachment is both a process and a procedure that must be guided by the Constitution and applicable laws.
“Justice must be served to all parties. In this case, we have the Isiolo County Assembly on one side and the governor on the other. The process and procedure must be followed,” said Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while supporting the motion to uphold the preliminary objection, urged the House to respect judicial authority.
“It would be the darkest day for any lawyer if court orders are disobeyed. The question of whether a sitting took place on that day has already been addressed. I am not convinced that there was no sitting on June 26, 2025,” Sifuna stated.
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo called on fellow senators to be fair and to uphold the Constitution and all relevant laws in handling such matters.
