Impeachment? Why Governor Lusaka has sacked entire cabinet

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka.[File, Standard] Governor Kenneth Lusaka has sacked all County Executive Committee Members (CECs) and Attorney General Edward Oringe Waswa in a major shake-up in the County Government. Also sent packing is the County Secretary. In a press release dated April 9, 2026, the Governor stated that the move is aimed at enhancing effective governance, improving service delivery, and restoring efficiency within the county administration. The county has assured residents that essential services will continue uninterrupted as interim arrangements are put in place. A motion of impeachment had been tabled at the Bungoma County Assembly to impeach the County Attorney alongside County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Energy and Industrialisation, Douglas Wekesa Ssasita, and Carolyne Makali, in charge of finance. But in a twist of events, Governor Lusaka moved with speed to clean up his house in what commentators believe to be a direct response to the impeachment threats by the county assembly. "The office of the governor wishes to inform the public that, in the exercise of the constitutional mandate to ensure effective governance and service delivery, the governor has undertaken a reorganisation of the county executive. Accordingly, subject to section 40(1)(a) of the County Government Act, all members of the county Executive Committee, the County Attorney, and the County Secretary have been relieved of their duties with immediate effect," Lusaka noted. The governor stated that the decision has been made in good faith and in the broader public interest to facilitate the efficient functioning of the county government and to uphold the integrity of its institutions. He further states that the county remains committed to continuity of service, and appropriate administrative measures have been put in place to ensure that there is no disruption in the delivery of essential services. "Further communication regarding interim arrangements and subsequent appointments will be made in due course in accordance with the law," he noted. The motion to impeach the targeted county government officials was moved by Member of the County Assembly for Tongaren Ward, Johnson Ipara Okasida, citing a range of serious allegations, including gross misconduct, incompetence, and violations of the law. According to the mover, County Attorney Waswa is accused of providing false information during his vetting by allegedly denying past criminal charges. The motion claims that he has faced multiple charges over the past three years, including allegations of malicious conduct and abduction. The officials are further accused of gross violations of the Constitution, issuing illegal legal advice, and obstructing the County Assembly's oversight role, actions said to have significantly hampered its operations. Among the key concerns raised is an alleged Sh. 943 million in unverified funds reportedly earmarked for salaries.

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