Explainer: What it would take to impeach CS Moses Kuria

So, what does it take to impeach a cabinet secretary?

• MP presents impeachment motion before the National Assembly
• Motion supported by at least one-quarter of all MPs

Grounds for removal from office

• Gross violation of a provision of the Constitution or of any other law;
• If committed a crime under national or international law
• Gross misconduct

For an impeachment motion to be adopted

• Must be supported by at least one-third of MPs

House Procedure

• Parliament appoints an 11-member select committee to probe claims
• Committee to table report before national assembly within 10 days

If allegations are unsubstantiated:

• No further proceedings shall be taken;

Cabinet Secretary Rights

• The CS to has the right to appear and be represented before the committee during the probe

If allegations are substantiated

• Parliament Shall
• Afford the Cabinet Secretary an opportunity to be heard
• Vote whether to approve the impeachment motion

Action by the House Speaker if motion approved

• The speaker shall forward the resolution to the President

Action by the President

• President shall dismiss the Cabinet Secretary.

Source: Constitution of Kenya | Compiled by: Amos Mabinda