Speaking on Tuesday, June 2, Njeri Maina and Caleb Amisi disclosed details of the planned impeachment initiative, calling on Kenyans to actively engage their elected representatives regarding the proposed process.
Maina revealed that she has already consulted with numerous citizens on the possibility of impeaching the Head of State, emphasizing that Members of the National Assembly are constitutionally obligated to represent the views and interests of their constituents.
According to the Kirinyaga Woman Representative, public involvement will play a critical role in determining the success or failure of the initiative once Parliament reconvenes.
"On one recurring argument, it is your duty as citizens to lobby your MNA. They represent your views in the strict sense of things," Maina stated.
She added that citizens who support or oppose the proposal should make their positions known to their respective lawmakers before the National Assembly resumes sittings on September 21.
Meanwhile, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi confirmed that the impeachment motion is currently being drafted, with consultations among stakeholders still underway.
He indicated that a comprehensive briefing would be provided to the public through a press conference once the document has been finalized.
Amisi argued that Parliament should utilize constitutional and legal mechanisms to address governance concerns rather than leaving citizens to express their frustrations through demonstrations and street protests.
"We should never send our youths to die in the streets again, pursuing what Parliament is constitutionally mandated to do," Amisi said while defending the proposed move.
The announcement has triggered fresh political debate across the country, with supporters of the initiative arguing that Parliament has a responsibility to hold the Executive accountable, while critics have questioned the practicality and political viability of such a motion given the current composition of the National Assembly.
Political analysts note that any impeachment attempt against a sitting president would require substantial parliamentary support and would likely become one of the most significant political developments in the country if formally tabled.
As preparations continue behind the scenes, the lawmakers have urged Kenyans to closely follow the process and engage their elected representatives ahead of Parliament's return, setting the stage for what could become a major political battle in the months ahead.
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