Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru is undergoing a political baptism by fire and her fate is now in the hands of the Senate after MCAs impeached her Tuesday.
When 23 MCAs out of 33 ward representatives voted for her ouster, it was the culmination of what had metamorphosed into a political contest between the first-time governor and ward representatives, fought in stadiums, churches, courts, on the vast expanse of the internet, and in the streets.
And MCAs allied to Governor Waiguru claimed that outside political forces had influenced the ouster motion.
"The motion was sponsored by a clique of politicians who want Ms Waiguru removed from office for their own selfish interests," said Njukiini MCA Friendrick Bundi, a close ally of the county boss.
Governor Waiguru's turf wars with MCAs began when the County Public Service Board's term ended and she nominated four people to take up the posts.
