We, the National Integrity Alliance (NIA), have taken note of the Supreme Court’s directive requiring the Attorney General to render an advisory opinion on whether state officers impeached from office can subsequently contest for elective office. This directive presents a critical opportunity to clarify the constitutional directives and consequences of impeachment and to reinforce the values of integrity, accountability and ethical leadership as Kenya prepares for the upcoming 2027 General Elections.
We strongly believe an impeached leader should not be accorded another opportunity to seek public office, because the Constitution is very clear on the threshold and imperatives of impeachment. Article 75 (3) specifically stipulates;