{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157132","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157130","results":[{"id":1589502,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589502/?format=json","text_counter":38,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Hon. Senators walked into the Chamber and took their seats)"},{"id":1589503,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589503/?format=json","text_counter":39,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Pursuant to Section 33(3)(b) of the County Governments Act and Standing Order No.80(1)(a) of the Senate Standing Orders, at a Special Sitting of the Senate held on Monday, 30th June, 2025, the charges against the Governor of Isiolo County, as contained in the Motion of Impeachment by the County Assembly of Isiolo, were read to the assembled Senate."},{"id":1589504,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589504/?format=json","text_counter":40,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Senators, as you are aware, the mandate of the Senate in relation to the proposed removal, by impeachment, of a County Governor is provided under Article 181 of the Constitution as read together with Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012, and Standing Order No.80 of the Senate Standing Orders. In particular, Article 181 of the Constitution provides as follows— “(1) A county governor may be removed from office on any of the following grounds – (a) gross violation of the Constitution or any other law; (b) where there are serious reasons for believing that the county governor has committed a crime under national or international law; (c) abuse of office or gross misconduct; or The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1589505,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589505/?format=json","text_counter":41,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(d) physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of office of county governor. (2) Parliament shall enact legislation providing for the procedure of removal of a county governor on any of the grounds mentioned in clause (1).” Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012, Senate Standing Order No.80 and the Third Schedule to the Senate Standing Orders provide for the procedure to be followed in the hearing and determination of the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of a governor. Specifically, Section 33(3) and Standing Order No. 80(1)(b) of the Senate provide that the Senate may either, by resolution, appoint a Special Committee comprising 11 of its Members to investigate the matter; or investigate the matter in plenary. Hon. Senators will recall that at the Special Sitting of the Senate held on Monday, 30th June, 2025, the Motion for the establishment of a Special Committee was deemed to have been withdrawn pursuant to Standing Order No.70. This paved the way for the default position, the hearing of the impeachment charges against the Governor of Isiolo County to be held in plenary. Hon. Senators, by way of a status update, pursuant to Rules 4(a) and 6 of the Rules of Procedure, when considering the proposed removal of a governor in plenary, the Senate invited the Governor to appear and be represented before the Senate during its investigation. The Senate further invited the Governor, if he so chooses to appear before the Senate, to file an answer to the charges with the Office of the Clerk of the Senate by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 4th July, 2025, setting out the following- (i) The Governor’s response to the particulars of the allegations; (ii) The mode of appearance before the Senate; whether in person, by advocate or in person and by advocate; (iii) The names and addresses of the persons to be called as witnesses, if any, and witness statements containing a summary of the evidence to be presented by such witnesses before the Senate; and, (iv) Any other evidence to be relied on. Pursuant to Rules 4(b) and Seven of the Rules of Procedure, when considering the proposed removal of a governor in plenary, the Senate notified the County Assembly of the date for the commencement of the investigation and invited the County Assembly to designate Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), who shall appear and be represented before the Senate during the investigation. The County Assembly was further invited, if it so chooses to appear before the Senate, to file with the Office of the Clerk of the Senate by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 4th July, 2025, documentation- (i) Designating the MCAs, being not more than three Members, if any, who shall attend and represent the Assembly in the proceedings before the Senate; (ii) Indicating the mode of appearance before the Senate; whether in person, by advocate, or in person and by advocate; (iii) Indicating the names and addresses of the persons to be called as witnesses, if any, and witness statements containing a summary of the evidence to be presented by such witnesses before the Senate; and, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1589506,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589506/?format=json","text_counter":42,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(iv) Specifying any other evidence to be relied on. On Friday, 4th July, 2025, the Office of the Clerk of the Senate, received a response, Ref. No.TW/LIT/027/2025, dated 4th July, 2025, to the invitation to appear issued to the Governor, from M/s Theuri Wesonga and Company Advocates, who indicated that the Governor had appointed the firm to represent him in the hearing before the Senate and that the Governor would also appear in person and by advocates. The letter also indicated the list of counsel representing the Governor and the list of witnesses for the Governor. Similarly, on the same day, the Office of the Clerk of the Senate received a response, Ref. No.1/CA/1-001/ab/25, dated 4th July, 2025, to the invitation to appear issued to the County Assembly of Isiolo, from M/s Alex and Boniface Advocates, who indicated that the County Assembly of Isiolo had appointed the firm to represent the County Assembly in the hearing; and that the County Assembly would equally appear in person and by advocates. The letter also indicated the list of counsel representing the County Assembly and the list of witnesses for the County Assembly. Pursuant to Rule Eight of the Rules of Procedure, when considering the proposed removal of a governor in plenary, the Clerk of the Senate furnished each party with the documentation filed by the other party in accordance with Rules Six and Seven of the Rules of Procedure. Hon. Senators, the hearing programme, which has been appended to today's Order Paper, details the various activities in the hearing and determination of the matter and the time allocated to each activity. It will be crucial that all parties comply with the time allocated. The parties should keep track of the balance of time on each activity displayed through the digital cloaks. In summary, the programme states that today, Tuesday, 8th July, 2025, after we have dispensed with the preliminary matters, the charges against the Governor shall be read. The Governor will be given an opportunity to take a plea on each charge. This will be followed by an opening statement by the County Assembly and thereafter by the Governor. After the conclusion of the opening statements, the presentation of the case of the County Assembly shall commence and shall not exceed five hours. At the sitting scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, 9th July, 2025, Hon. Senators will be given an opportunity to ask questions or seek clarifications from the County Assembly. Thereafter, the Governor will have an opportunity to present his case before the Senate. The presentation shall also not exceed five hours. Hon. Senators will also be given an opportunity to ask questions or seek clarifications from the Governor."},{"id":1589507,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589507/?format=json","text_counter":43,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"At the sitting schedule for Thursday, 10th July, 2025, the closing statements about the parties will be made for a period not exceeding one hour each. The Senate shall then proceed to a debate prior to voting on each of the charges. At this stage, a Supplementary Order Paper will be published to facilitate this debate. In accordance with Section 33(7) of the County Governments Act, 2012, and Standing Order No.80(6) of the Senate Standing Orders, the voting shall be by county delegations. The Governor shall cease to hold office if a majority of the county delegations in the Senate vote to uphold any impeachment charge. If, however, the vote in the Senate fails to result in the removal of the Governor, pursuant to Standing Order The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1589508,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589508/?format=json","text_counter":44,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"No.80(7), the Speaker of the Senate shall notify the Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly accordingly."},{"id":1589509,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589509/?format=json","text_counter":45,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Now, Hon. Senators, I now invite Counsel for the County Assembly of Isiolo to introduce the legal team of the County Assembly and the Members of the County Assembly of Isiolo representing the County Assembly by stating the full name and designation of each person. Counsel, you may proceed. Introductions only."},{"id":1589510,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589510/?format=json","text_counter":46,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"INTRODUCTION BY THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF ISIOLO TEAM"},{"id":1589511,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1589511/?format=json","text_counter":47,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Paul Nyamodi","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The legal team for the County Assembly of Isiolo is comprised as follows- (1) Dr. Ekuru Aukot - Advocate; (2) Mr. Mwereru Boniface Mawira - Advocate; (3) Mr. Mwirigi Erick Muriuki - Advocate; (4) Mr. Jamal Abdikadir - Advocate; (5) Mr. Kyalo Kennedy Maweu - Advocate; (6) Mr. Paul Wafula - Advocate; (7) Mr. Kosgei Alvin Kemboi - Advocate; (8) Ms. Diana Nyaboke - Advocate; (9) Mr. Mugambi Mutua - Advocate; (10) Mr. Hussein Roba - Advocate; (11) Mr. Derick Kambo - Advocate; and, (12) Ms. Aromo Marion - Advocate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I lead that legal team. The County Assembly is represented by the following Members. I am sorry, my name is Paul Nyamodi. Please, excuse me for that. The Assembly is represented by the following members- (1) Hon. Abubakar Abdi Godana, MCA; (2) Hon. Lemantile David Ltirisian, MCA; (3) Hon. Lorot Ewoton, MCA; (4) Hon. Peter Loyan, MCA; (5) Hon. Anab Kasim, MCA; and (6) Hon. Abdirahman Ibrahim, MCA. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir."}]}