More Governors to Be Arrested Soon

In a post on his Twitter account on Thursday, August 24, 2023, Senator Ledama Olekina said that more governors will be arrested soon. He was referring to Article 226-5 of the Constitution, which deals with the impeachment of governors.

Article 226-5 states that a governor can be impeached for gross violation of the Constitution or any other law, gross misconduct, or breach of trust. The article also states that a governor can be impeached if he or she is found guilty of any criminal offence.

Senator Ledama’s post has sparked a debate on whether the arrests are justified or if they are a witch-hunt. Some people believe that the arrests are necessary to root out corruption and impunity among governors. Others believe that the arrests are politically motivated and that the governors are being targeted because they are opposed to the government.

The question of whether the COs of counties should also face similar treatment is a complex one. On the one hand, the COs are also public officials and they should be held accountable for their actions. On the other hand, the COs are not as powerful as the governors and they may not have the same resources to defend themselves against allegations of wrongdoing.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to arrest the COs is up to the authorities. However, the debate over the arrests of the governors is likely to continue for some time.

In addition to the post by Senator Ledama, there have been a number of other recent developments that have raised concerns about the arrests of governors. For example, in July 2023, the High Court ordered the release of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, who had been arrested on corruption charges. The court ruled that the charges against Sonko were politically motivated.

The arrests of governors have also been criticized by some international organizations. For example, the African Union has called for the arrests to be halted, saying that they are a threat to democracy.

The debate over the arrests of governors is likely to continue for some time. It is a complex issue with no easy answers. However, it is an important issue that deserves to be debated openly and honestly.