The Senate has invited members of the public to submit their views on a proposed law that seeks to bar former county governors from vying for elective positions for five years after leaving office. In a notice dated Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Senate, through Clerk J.M. Nyegenye, urged Kenyans to present their views on
Becoming a senator in Kenya follows a structured legal and political pathway defined by the Constitution of Kenya, the Elections Act and various regulations issued by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The Senate, created under 2010 constitution, carries oversight responsibilities over county governments, revenue allocation and legislation affecting devolved units. Due to its
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo will remain in office after the Senate rejected the motion to impeach him. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi ruled that the threshold to remove him was not met at the county level, where 23 out of 35 MCAs voted to impeach him. This time around, 23 MCAs voted to impeach Nyaribo, and