Rédaction Africa Links 24 with DAVIS AYEGA
Published on 2024-03-07 13:09:06
The Senate plenary in Kenya will be responsible for deciding on the impeachment of Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda, as the proposal to form a special committee to investigate this matter failed to garner support in the House. Initially, the House Business Committee recommended the formation of an eleven-member special committee to investigate and deliver a report on Monda’s potential removal from office. However, the motion put forward by House Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot did not proceed due to a lack of a seconder. Cheruiyot had nominated Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to second the motion, but Sifuna declined, citing reservations. Speaker Amason Kingi stated that he would provide further guidance on the matter at a later date.
The failure of the motion to form a special committee means that Monda’s hearing is likely to take place in the plenary, potentially leading to a political confrontation between lawmakers from both the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions in the Senate. Monda is affiliated with the Azimio coalition and was elected on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party ticket alongside Governor Simba Arati. The Deputy Governor was impeached on February 29, 2024, amidst accusations of abuse of office and bribery.
Senate Standing Order 65 stipulates that a motion must be seconded before the question can be proposed. Any motion that is not seconded is deemed to have been withdrawn and cannot be moved again in the same session without the permission of the Speaker. With the proceedings moving to the plenary, the potential impeachment of Monda is expected to be a politically charged affair.
The decision on Monda’s impeachment could serve as a significant point of contention between the two political coalitions represented in the Senate. It is essential for the Senate to handle this matter with impartiality and ensure that a fair and transparent process is followed. Speaker Amason Kingi will play a crucial role in providing guidance on how the impeachment proceedings will proceed in the absence of a special committee.
In conclusion, the fate of Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda hangs in the balance as the Senate plenary prepares to make a decision on his impeachment. The failure to form a special committee has set the stage for a potentially contentious political showdown in the Senate, with lawmakers from different coalitions likely to clash over the issue. It is important for the Senate to uphold the principles of justice and due process in handling this impeachment case. Davis Ayega is a versatile journalist who provides insights into the political landscape of Kenya and offers deep understanding and effective communication across diverse audiences.
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