Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, EGH, appeared before the Senate plenary today to answer a series of questions from senators on the state of roads and bridge construction projects, particularly those delayed due to budgetary and contractual challenges. The session turned into a broad review of government efforts to address transport infrastructure needs across counties.

Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan has denied all three charges levelled against him during the first day of the Senate hearing into his proposed impeachment, following a Motion passed by the Isiolo County Assembly.

Appearing before the Senate plenary this Tuesday, Governor Hassan rejected the accusations read to him by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan has survived attempt to remove him from office through impeachment after the Senate questioned the process of his impeachment by the County Assembly and voted to save him.

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted to impeach the Governor on June 26, accusing him of violating the constitution and other laws, abuse of office and gross misconduct.

The matter did not get to the full trial as it was settled on the preliminary objections filed by the Governor through his legal team.

The Senate resumes its sittings on Tuesday morning from a short recess. The main business of the House will be the plenary hearing of the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo.

Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi gazetted the sitting and directed the House to proceed in plenary, following the rejection of a proposed select committee.

🕙 The morning session begins at 9:00 a.m., with the impeachment hearing set for 2:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers, Parliament Buildings.

Have Your Say! 

Do you have any views on the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, the County Governments Additional Allocation Bill, and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill? 

Submit your memoranda to the Clerk of the Senate on or before 04th July 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

The fate of Isiolo County Governor, Abdi Ibrahim Hassan now lies in the hands of the full Senate after a proposed Motion to form a Special Committee to investigate his impeachment failed to secure the required support during a Special Sitting held on Monday.