Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Eric Theuri, has expressed concern over the frequent use of impeachment processes as a political accountability mechanism.
Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV, Theuri criticized Parliament for lowering the threshold on matters of integrity and constitutional adherence, warning that the impeachment process should be used sparingly.
“The impeachment process is a tool that should be rarely used to hold politicians accountable,” Theuri stated. “Parliament has lowered the threshold on issues of integrity and upholding the Constitution,” he added, highlighting a growing trend of impeachments in Kenya’s political landscape.
His remarks come amid heightened political tension, with the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua drawing national attention.
Theuri emphasized that while holding leaders accountable is crucial, the integrity of the impeachment process must be preserved to maintain public trust in democratic institutions.