May 12, 2021 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]The removal of office of former Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud is a reminder that impeachment is a political process. As such, Kenyans should oppose the judicialisation of the impeachment process - especially in the case of governors. On multiple occasions, including presently with Mr Abdi, governors have gone to court challenging their impeachment. Some may argue that casting impeachment as a purely political processes lowers the bar too far and would pose a threat to devolution. This school of thought posits that enemies of devolution could sponsor impeachment processes to get rid of independent-minded governors.

Source: Standard Digital May 28, 2021 21:01 UTC