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Chaos as MCAs vote to kick out governor

A section of MCAS celebrate after the impeachment of Governor Anne Waiguru yesterday. [Joseph Muchiri, Standard]

The fate of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru now lies with the Senate after the County Assembly voted to impeach her, accusing her of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office and gross misconduct.

In a motion that lasted almost six hours, 23 MCAs voted to oust the embattled county boss, four abstained while six were absent. The Assembly has 33 members.

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