Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda Impeached.
Kisii County Deputy Governor Robert Monda has been impeached by the Senate. He was impeached after a vote taken by Senators at 12 am on Friday, March 15.
The majority of the senators, in their vote, upheld the decision by the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Kisii County to oust him from office.
The Deputy Governor was accused of abuse of office, gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct and crime under national law
The Votes were as Follows;
1.Gross Violation of the Constitution: Ayes – 39, Nays – 3, Abstentions – 1.
2. Abuse of Office: Ayes – 39, Nays – 3, Abstentions – 1.
3. Gross Misconduct: Ayes – 35, Nays – 7, Abstentions -1.
4. Crimes Under National Law: Ayes -32, Nays – 10, Abstentions – 1.
Following the impeachment of Monda, Kisii County Governor Paul Simba Arati will be required to nominate a new deputy within the next 14 days.
The nominee will then be considered by the County Assembly within 60 days.
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