Speaker Amason Kingi has released a statement that senators are not allowed to travel till outside the country in the midst of Gachagua’s impeachment.
A censure motion had been filed by the Senator of Tana River.
The senate are the only ones remaining to decide his fate.
This has been in relation to the fact that Gachagua’s impeachment that should be considered by the senate would run from 9th 0ctober to 17th October where the senate is expected to investigate the matter in plenary.
The statement was released on 8th October 2024.
The statement said that the senate had substantive upcoming business for consideration in the coming days.
The gravity of the matters needed them to maintain a focused presence in the senate.
To this end, all travel by Honorable Senators and members of staff in the Senate outside the country have forthwith been put on hold. I also urge committees to put on hold all activities outside Nairobi, effective today, Tuesday, 8th October 2024 until Saturday 19th October 2024.
Amason King further added that the decision and aim was to ensure that all senators were capable to prioritize their participation on the important proceedings without distraction or disruptions.
