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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo confronts a fresh ouster attempt over constitutional violations and abuse of office, compounding pressure from an ongoing KSh 382 million EACC investigation into his administration.
NYAMIRA, KENYA – Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo is facing his third impeachment attempt in as many years after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) initiated a fresh process to remove him from office, citing gross violation of the constitution and abuse of power. The move intensifies the political crisis in the county, already shadowed by a significant corruption investigation into the governor's administration by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The notice of motion was formally tabled during a special assembly sitting on Monday, 17 November 2025, by Bonyamatuta Ward MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere. According to the notice, the governor is accused of a “relentless and calculated assault” on the Constitution. The full debate and vote on the motion are scheduled for Tuesday, 25 November 2025, when the governor has been invited to appear before the assembly.
The latest motion outlines several specific charges against Governor Nyaribo. A central accusation is his alleged endorsement and support of an illegal parallel assembly, referred to as “Bunge Mashinani,” which was run by a faction led by the ousted former Speaker, Enock Okero. This move, the motion argues, was a blatant disregard for the rule of law, especially after court rulings affirmed Okero's removal.
Further allegations detailed by the Daily Nation include:
These charges add to a history of accusations that have fueled previous ouster attempts, including mismanagement, nepotism, and failure to remit statutory deductions.
This marks the third major effort by the Nyamira County Assembly to remove Governor Nyaribo, who inherited the seat following the death of Governor John Nyagarama in late 2020 and was elected in 2022. He has survived two previous impeachment votes. In October 2023, a motion against him failed after 18 MCAs voted against it, compared to 16 in favour. A second, more perilous attempt in September 2024, fell short by a single vote, with 22 MCAs supporting his removal against 12 who opposed it, just shy of the required two-thirds majority of 23.
The persistent political wrangling has created significant instability, leading to a divided assembly and, at one point, two parallel factions operating, which has hampered county operations. In April 2025, some residents petitioned the Controller of Budget to halt the disbursement of funds to the county, citing the leadership crisis and stalled development. Governor Nyaribo has consistently maintained that the impeachment attempts are politically motivated by his rivals.
Compounding the governor's political troubles is an active investigation by the EACC. In late October 2025, EACC detectives raided the governor's homes and offices in Nyamira and Nairobi. The probe centres on alleged procurement irregularities and embezzlement of public funds related to a KSh 382 million tender for the construction of the county headquarters. The EACC is also investigating allegations that the governor irregularly authorised payments to himself amounting to KSh 18 million. Governor Nyaribo has denied wrongdoing in the tender award, stating it was issued during his predecessor's tenure.
For the current impeachment motion to succeed, proponents will need to secure the support of at least 21 of the 32 sitting MCAs. The outcome of the vote on November 25 will be a critical determinant of Nyamira County's leadership and its path forward amid deep-seated political divisions and serious allegations of financial impropriety.
