Abdi Guyo’s impeachment Stories

Isiolo leaders call for unity as Governor Guyo extends olive branch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Governor Abdi Guyo told the gathering that he bore no resentment toward those who backed his removal and extended an olive branch to opponents.

Nairobi County at crossroads: Mismanagement, politics, and struggle for accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

Former Town Clerk Philip Kisia traced Nairobi’s challenges to shifts in revenue management and governance structures.

Isiolo elders appeal for ceasefire among county officials amidst political turmoil
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Borana Council of Elders Vice Chairman Mohamed Ali claimed that Isiolo has received more than Sh21 billion over the past financial year without any vi...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo dismisses DPP arrest order as politically motivated
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

Governor Guyo reminded the public that the Kiambu Law Courts had already intervened with an anticipatory order on August 27, restraining the ODPP and...

DPP orders arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and seven others over alleged kidnapping, robbery with violence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

The case arises from an incident in which former Isiolo County Chief Officer of Health, Abdirahaman Mohamed, and 15 MCAs supporting the Governor Guyo’...

Nairobi women caucus fault Ruto, Raila for scuttling Sakaja's impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 05, 2025

Led by Martha Miyandazi, the caucus expressed disappointment with Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto for interf...

Revealed: Mediated pact that halted Governor Johnson Sakaja’s impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Issues of county administration were also addressed, including the dismissal or reassignment of officers. Chief Officer Osman Khalif and Housing Chief...

Nairobi ODM MPs tell Sakaja, MCAs to focus on service delivery after withdrawal of impeachment motion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

Makadara MP George Aladwa said the decision by MCAs to drop the motion should mark the start of action, not politics.

CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi: Impeachment wave against governors driven by political fights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

The comments come amid a surge in motions against governors and deputies, reflecting growing tensions between county assemblies and executives. Since...

Ruto, Raila intervene to save Sakaja, secure 60-day window for governor to address MCAs' concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Aladwa revealed that the governor was also told to apologise, and he asked for forgiveness as well, and put forward the challenges he has in his offic...

Nairobi residents split in opinion after MCAs push for Governor Sakaja’s impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 02, 2025

The debate came amid reports that the ODM party had met with six Nairobi County Assembly leaders on Monday in a bid to address the rising impeachment...

Inside Raila Odinga’s bid to save Governor Johnson Sakaja from impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege disclosed that Minority Leader of the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and former Westlands MP Fred Gumo were pre...

Sakaja to face over 20 charges as MCAs' impeachment drive gathers momentum
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 01, 2025

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.

Impeachment storm hits Nairobi as MCAs collect signatures to oust Governor Sakaja, deputy Muchiri
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 31, 2025

The push follows a heated Kamukunji held last week, where about 96 of the 123 MCAs convened to voice grievances against the governor.

Governor Erick Mutai breaks silence after surviving impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2025

The recent impeachment bid was initiated on August 15, 2025, after 33 of the 47 Kericho MCAs voted in support of the motion, surpassing the constituti...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survives impeachment for second time as Senate rules threshold not met
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

In the vote by delegation, 16 Senators supported impeachment while 26 opposed, allowing the governor to retain his position.

Governor Erick Mutai’s fate hangs in the balance as Senate weighs impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2025

On Thursday, August 28, Governor Mutai mounted a robust defence, challenging the validity of electronic votes cast by Members of the County Assembly (...

Governor Mutai allowed to submit ICT evidence in impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Senator Abdalla Shakila proposed that the MCAs from Kericho be summoned to the Senate to cast another vote.

Watch: Governor Erick Mutai’s impeachment trial enters third day
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 29, 2025

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faces scrutiny over allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotistic appointments and intimidation of county staff, set...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai accused of extorting officials through fundraising demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Documents tabled before the Senate showed money deposited into Tanui’s mobile account by different people, including Sh50,000 from Paul Misik, Sh10,00...

Kericho Governor Mutai terms ouster bid a "political conspiracy", accuses speaker of eyeing his seat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The governor described his impeachment as a “well-orchestrated political conspiracy” driven by malice and expediency.

Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment trial to proceed as Senate Speaker Kingi dismisses preliminary objections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

He explained that some of the grounds listed by the governor in written submissions were not pursued in the hearing and therefore would not be conside...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai pleads not guilty as Senate opens impeachment trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Mutai faces scrutiny over allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotistic appointments and intimidation of county staff, setting the stage for a po...

Watch: Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's impeachment trial at the Senate
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Aug 27, 2025

The trial, which runs from Wednesday to Friday, will see the full Senate sit as a trial court.

Gachagua declares 2027 presidential bid, dismisses impeachment concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

When asked about concerns regarding his impeachment, Gachagua pointed out that the law allows individuals to seek elected office while appealing convi...

Gachagua declines to provide details on alleged Ruto-Al-Shabaab meetings, insists matter is under US investigation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Gachagua clarified that he was merely seeking a response from President Ruto, noting that the claims originated from the US Senate.

Gachagua reveals ministries, reforms he negotiated with Ruto for 2022 votes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Among the positions, he said, included the ministries of Interior, Finance, Agriculture, Water, Lands, Trade and the Attorney General, which were part...

Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai challenges impeachment, cites manipulated vote
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The county assembly reported that 33 of its 47 MCAs voted in favour of the ouster, exceeding the two-thirds majority needed to impeach the governor.

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