On the night of Wednesday November 13, Nandi County Assembly became the center of intense drama a hundreds of residents gathered outside staging a night vigil demanding the impeachment of governor Stephen Sang.
The protests fueled by growing dissatisfaction over his leadership, escalated into clashes with police.
Despite the use of teargas to disperse the crowd the residents reminded defiant, chanting and recalling for live video access to monitor the impeachment debate inside the assembly.
Tensions inside the assembly were equally high.
Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) engaged in chaotic and sometimes violent clashes over the impeachment motion.
The MCAs accuse Sang of gross misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Videos shared on social media showed the MCAs jumping over chairs, throwing shoes, and hurling objects at one another.
In the mayhem, some MCAs were seen physically fighting for control of the Mace, while the Serjeant-at-arms struggled to restore order.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei condemned the police response, accusing them of using excessive force against peaceful protesters.
Cherargei, a vocal critic of the governor, called the police actions a violation of residents’ constitutional rights to peacefully assemble and vowed to raise the matter with the Inspector General of Police.
“The police have started rioting by throwing teargas at the peaceful public,” Cherargei said.
“I will take this up with the IG.”
Governor Sang’s tenure has been plagued by controversies, including allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
Earlier in September, residents stormed the assembly demanding his impeachment.
The mounting unrest suggests that Sang’s political future is increasingly uncertain as both residents and leaders push for accountability.
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