A section of Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Embu have denied a plot to impeach Governor Cecily Mbarire.
Speaking to the press on Friday, June 6, the MCAs poured cold water on Mbarire’s alleged ouster after it emerged that MCAs from Mbeere South were keen on presenting an impeachment motion against the first-time female governor.
The alleged impeachment plot was said to have been motivated by a recent move by Mbarire to establish the Governor’s Delivery Unit (GDU), which her critics argued would result in duplication of duties in the county.
However, led by Mwea MCA Job Itumo, the MCAs dismissed the alleged plot, terming it as mere politics and false accusations.
“There is no impeachment that is going to happen. The governor enjoys a good working relationship, and we are all committed to improving our county,” Itumo stated.
“These are people with their agenda and are engaging in the politics of the 2027 elections. They are determined to tarnish the name of MCAs and that of the Governor,” he added.
The latest comes after Mbarire on Sunday, June 1, claimed there was a plot to oust her, accusing senior government officials, whom she claimed are also orchestrating moves to undermine her leadership in Embu County.
"You know I am the chairperson of the UDA Party, and if there is anyone who has suffered because of supporting the government, it is me," a livid Mbarire said during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations.
She went on to allege that the unnamed government officials are holding clandestine night meetings, travelling from Nairobi to Embu to further their plot in collusion with local leaders.
Her claims threw a curveball into the ruling party, as it seeks to solidify support within the Mt Kenya region amid rifts facing some politicians allied to the President.
This prompted Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who hails from the neighbouring Tharaka Nithi county, to move to quell the disputes that have arisen within the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
On the morning of Wednesday, June 4, Kindiki held talks with the Embu Governor and the County Assembly Majority Leader, Peter Muriithi, in a bid to find calm in the region.
According to Kindiki’s office, the talks with the members also extended to the status of national government projects in the area and interventions to protect key agricultural value chains, including tea, coffee, macadamia and cathus edulis (Muguka).
While his office has remained tight-lipped on whether or not the talks have yielded the desired results, the timing of the meeting is crucial for the DP, who is seeking to consolidate the Mt Kenya region following the ouster of Rigathi Gachagua, who is increasingly gaining popularity.
