Senate unanimously saves Nyeri Governor Gachagua from impeachment

Nderitu Gachagua has joined list of governors who have survived impeachment. (Photo: File/Standard)

Nderitu Gachagua will remain the governor for Nyeri County after the Senate unanimously voted against the motion to impeach him.

The County Assembly had accused Gachagua of gross violation of the Constitution, County Government Act, Public Finance Management Act and Public Procurement and Disposal Act, abuse of office and gross misconduct and failure to comply with the law.  They argued that the governorship of Gachagua is no longer tenable