Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo is facing a fresh impeachment bid, marking the third attempt in two years to remove him from office. Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) are set to convene a special sitting this morning at 10 am, according to Speaker Thadeus Nyabaro.
“The business to be transacted at the special sitting shall be to give notice of motion for the removal from office of the Governor, Amos Nyaribo, by way of impeachment,” Nyabaro’s notice published in the Kenya Gazette on November 13, 2025, states.
The motion, sponsored by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, cites alleged violations of the Constitution among other claims. Nyaribo, who took office in late 2020 following the death of his predecessor John Nyagarama, has survived two previous impeachment attempts with accusations largely mirroring current claims.
In October 2023, MCAs sought his removal over alleged mismanagement, nepotism, and failure to execute statutory deductions. The bid failed but left the Assembly deeply divided, prompting a parallel session called Bunge Mashinani led by ousted Speaker Enock Okero. Court interventions later reconciled the factions.
A second attempt in September 2024, spearheaded by nominated MCA Evans Matunda, also failed. Pro-impeachment MCAs fell short of the required two-thirds threshold by a single vote.
Currently, with three by-elections pending, the Assembly has 32 out of 35 members, meaning Nyaribo must secure at least 12 MCAs to survive the new motion.
The impeachment move comes just weeks after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) raided Nyaribo’s offices and residences over a Sh382 million corruption probe. The investigation involves the irregular procurement of a county government offices contract awarded to Spentech Engineering Limited.
Nyaribo has denied wrongdoing, asserting that the tender was awarded during his predecessor’s tenure. Other county officials, including directors of roads, housing, and finance, are also listed as persons of interest in the ongoing EACC investigation.
The special sitting today will determine whether Nyaribo faces a Senate trial or survives yet another political storm in Nyamira County.
