Petition seeking to change the process of impeachment in different leadership positions to be filed.
According to the petition referendum should be involved before any elected leaders can be impeached.
A Member of Parliament has recently threatened to present a motion changing the process of impeachment for Presidents, Deputy Presidents, and Governors.
According to Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, there has to be amendments that would require a referendum before any elected leader can be removed from office.
His proposal aims to empower voters, ensuring that the decision to impeach rests with the electorate rather than a small group of lawmakers.
The petition continues to argue that it is fundamentally unjust for a leader elected by millions to be subjected to the whims of a few.
Further claiming that the current impeachment process is susceptible to misuse, with lawmakers often exploiting it to settle personal grievances.
“When someone is being impeached, the voters should have the final say.”
The Constitution permits the impeachment of Governors and their deputies if a majority of Members of County Assembly support the motion, which after that leads to the senate.
MP Mukunji’s proposal seeks to shift this balance of power by mandating a referendum that engages voters directly, ensuring their voices resonate in significant political decisions.
If the motion becomes successful, this reform could redefine the relationship between elected officials and their constituents, transforming the impeachment process into a more democratic and participatory affair.
