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Impeachments are often driven by self-interest

The dismissal by the Senate of the impeachment proceedings against Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua is an important triumph for the rule of law in devolved governments.PHOTO: COURTESY

The dismissal by the Senate of the impeachment proceedings against Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua is an important triumph for the rule of law in devolved governments.

This dismissal follows a trend set by the Senate in the Kericho and Murang’a Governors’ impeachments and reinforces the importance of the Senate as an oversight House over County Governments.

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