Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has denied accusations of abuse of office, gross misconduct, and violation of the Constitution as his three-day impeachment trial began in the Senate on Tuesday morning.
The embattled county chief took the witness stand before Senators and pleaded "not guilty" as the Clerk read out each charge brought forward by the County Assembly.
Among the allegations Guyo is facing include the irregular employment of a bloated workforce, a process that Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) claim bypassed the County Public Service Board. According to the MCAs, Guyo's action led to the hiring of 36 advisors, double the legally permitted number of 18; 31 were appointed as chief officers, despite the county having only six departments.
The Assembly also accuses the governor of ignoring its recommendations, including directives on public finance management meant to address the county's growing debt burden.
