Martin Wambora
| Martin Wambora | |
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| 1st Governor of Embu County | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1951 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | The National Alliance |
| Residence | Embu-Nairobi |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University University of Hartford |
| Religion |
Christian Catholic |
Martin Nyaga Wambora (born 9 April 1951) is a Kenyan politician. He is the first Governor of Embu county in Kenya[1] after winning on a TNA (The National Alliance) ticket in the Embu gubernatorial elections which was conducted in March 2013. He was a former member of parliament for Runyenjes consistency from 2003 to 2007. Prior to becoming the Governor of Embu county, he served as the chairman of the board of Kenya Airports Authority and led to its winning of the two most prestigious airport industry awards in 2011.
Education
He went to Muragari Primary School in Mukuuri (Runyenjes). He holds an MBA from the University of Hartford (USA), Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and Rural Development from the University of Connecticut (USA) and a B.Sc in Political Science from the Makerere University.[2]
Career
He served as a District Officer between 1976-1984 under the former Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security.[1]
Impeachment
He is the first Kenyan governor to be impeached in a highly disputed and political process, this was a decision that was made by the Kenyan senate.[3][4] 39 senators voted yes,1 senator voted no and 1 abstained from voting during a motion that was conducted to ascertain whether the five Embu county assembly's allegations were right. The decision has been challenged in courts. There were also revelations that a politician from Mbeere side of the county bribed MCAs with a trip to Mombasa, to plan for the impeachment.
Reinstated
Kerugoya court has reinstated ousted Embu governor Wambora as of April 16, 2014, after declaring his impeachment null and void. The judges stated that, “had the Senate investigated Wambora's case, it would discover it was done in violation of the court order in the County Assembly.”[5]
References
- 1 2 "Martin Nyaga Wambora biography". mzalendo.com. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ "Martin Nyaga Wambora". March 15, 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ TEAM, NATION. "Embu governor impeached over abuse of scarce county resources". Nation Media Group. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ Kamau, Julian. "Embu Governor Wambora becomes the first governor to be impeached". Standard Media Group. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-163393/kerugoya-court-reinstates-ousted-embu-governor-wambora#sthash.SLEyNB4L.dpuf
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