- Speaker Amason Kingi said that no media will be allowed to access the chamber or gallery to air or broadcast the proceedings.
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Senators have retreated to a closed-door session to deliberate on housekeeping matters ahead of the hearing of the impeachment case against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
Speaker Amason Kingi said that no media will be allowed to access the chamber or gallery to air or broadcast the proceedings.
"As it is the tradition and in line with the schedule of activities for an impeachment hearing in plenary, the Senate will hold a closed preparatory session, to deliberate on the management of the investigation," Kingi said.
"During the pre-hearing, the parties, all members of the public and the media will be expected to withdraw from the chamber and galleries and that any form of broadcast from the chamber shall cease forthwith."
The speaker stated that the objective of the preparatory session is to ensure that the process is conducted seamlessly and in line with the requirements set out under the County Governments Act and the Senate Standing Orders
The open session shall resume at 11am.
The speaker will read out the charges to the governor who will be required to plead to them (charges).
Kawira faces three broad charges; gross violation of the constitution, gross misconduct and abuse of office.
Soon after, the MCAs and governors will be accorded time to make their opening remarks.
The ward reps, through their lawyers, will then take the stand to lay bare their case against the county chief.