Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua accuses former MP of plotting his ouster
Former MP Ephraim Maina. Embattled Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua has accused him of plotting his impeachment. FILE PHOTO |
Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua has accused former MP Ephraim Maina of masterminding his impeachment.
Mr Gachagua made the claims Tuesday as a special Senate committee began hearings on his removal from office.
The embattled governor alleged that a number of meetings were held at Mr Maina's home last year to discuss his ouster.
He also denied three allegations made against him by his accusers.
The committee will delve into the accusations before making its recommendations to the full House
Mr Gachagua is the fourth governor to be recommended for impeachment by ward representatives.
Of the last three, only Embu Governor Martin Wambora was found guilty of the accusations against him and his impeachment was confirmed.
He, however, contested the decision in court and his impeachment was quashed.
Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony and his Murang’a counterpart Mwangi Wa Iria kept their jobs after the accusations against them were dropped by the senator.
