Kisii: Fight Breaks Out In County Assembly After Failed Impeachment Of Administration Executive

• A fight erupted in the Kisii County Assembly during the impeachment motion debate against administration executive Alfred Ndemo, leading to chaos on the floor
• The altercation occurred during the voting process after an ad hoc committee led by Masige East MCA Michael Motume had grilled Ndemo for a week
• The impeachment motion against Ndemo was defeated, with 43 MCAs voting against it, 23 in favour, one abstaining, and another absconding
• Ndemo, who had been out of office for nearly a year after being interdicted by Governor Simba Arati, faced allegations of misuse of power

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kisii - A fight has broken out in the Kisii County Assembly following a heated debate on the impeachment motion against administration executive Alfred Ndemo.

The fight broke out during the voting on Ndemo's future after a week of grilling by an ad hoc Kisii Assembly House committee headed by Masige East MCA Michael Motume.

In videos shared online, the county lawmakers descended on the House's floor as they engaged in a shouting contest.

The county assembly speaker could be seen trying to bring the MCAs to order as one of the lawmakers attempted to shake the ballot box.

A push and pull among opposing MCAs also erupted, and one of the benches was dismantled during the process.

The sergeants at arms were also swift to protect the House's authority and dignity by encircling the mace to protect it.

How did Kisii impeachment vote end

During the voting on Tuesday, May 28, Motume's motion to send Ndemo home was resoundingly defeated after failing to marshal adequate support.

The executive has been out of office for almost a year after Governor Simba Arati interdicted him.

Motume wanted Ndemo impeached over alleged misuse of his powers and abuse of office after he allegedly asked an enforcement officer to escort him home.

During voting, 43 MCAs voted against the impeachment motion, while 23 were in favour of Ndemo being impeached. A member abstained, while another absconded from voting.

Kisii DG Robert Monda impeached

Separately, a majority of the members of the senate found Kisii deputy governor Robert Monda guilty of the accusations that led to his ouster.

On February 29, 53 members of the Kisii County Assembly voted in support of Monda's removal from office after he was accused of gross misconduct, constitutional violations, abuse of office, and breach of national laws.

During the voting, most senators voted for his impeachment in each of the allegations, as only a few expressed differing opinions.

He is the first deputy governor to be successfully impeached since the rollout of devolved government.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke