Nyamira County is once again engrossed by political conflict as Governor Amos Nyaribo prepares to face a third impeachment motion, scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025. The move shows persistent allegations of misconduct and constitutional violations and reflects deep-seated divisions within the county’s leadership.
The motion, spearheaded by Bonyamatuta Ward MCA Julius Matwere, accuses Governor Nyaribo of abuse of office and gross violation of the Constitution, reflecting demandss from previous failed impeachment bids. According to Assembly Clerk Duke Onyari, the special sitting has been gazetted, with proceedings set to commence at 10 a.m.
“The special Assembly session has already been gazetted, and we expect business to proceed as scheduled from Monday at 10 a.m.,” Onyari stated.
This is not Nyaribo’s first encounter with impeachment. He narrowly survived a similar motion in September 2024, when 12 MCAs voted to save him against 22 seeking his removal, falling just one vote short of the required two-thirds majority. Previous attempts cited alleged illegal employment practices, a conspiracy to defraud the county through payroll, failure to establish the County Disability Board, and discrimination against bursary fund beneficiaries. The first impeachment bid occurred in October 2023, followed by motions in September and October 2024, and another in October 2025, each reportedly failing by a single vote.
The current political space is further complicated by upcoming by-elections in three wards, meaning the Assembly will debate the motion with 31 members. For the motion to succeed, 21 votes are required, while the governor needs only 10 votes to remain in office.
Observers suggest that these recurring motions are not merely personal vendettas but reflect institutional tension and disputes over resource control between the County Assembly and the Executive. Governor Nyaribo’s legal team, led by Advocates Jacob Ngwele and Julius Anyoka, has dismissed past accusations as politically motivated. The governor’s UPA party has instructed its MCAs to vote against impeachment, warning of disciplinary action for non-compliance.
“These repeated attempts to unseat the governor threaten to destabilize governance and development in Nyamira,” said political analyst Lydia Nthiga.
Should this third attempt succeed, it could profoundly impact county leadership, potentially derailing ongoing development projects and deepening political polarization.
Residents remain divided, weighing the authenticity of the allegations against perceived political maneuvering, while the nation watches Nyamira’s political battle unfold.
