Quorum hitch saves Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua from impeachment

Machakos County Assembly Sergent-at-arms Joel Kiptum struggles to shield Tom Luusa, an ally of Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua, from an angry crowd yesterday during debate on an impeachment motion against the governor. [PHOTO: JOHN MUIA/STANDARD]

An impeachment motion against Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua flopped yesterday over lack of quorum.

According to the Constitution, 40 out of the 59 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) needed to vote in favour of the motion to successfully impeach Mutua.