Parliament okays pres impeachment with opposition votes alone

54 votes will be required to impeach the president or vice president from office in the 19th parliament.

18 December 2023

Shifau says no intention to impeach president

"However, [if we want to do that] it is very easy for Parliament at the moment, not difficult. It is easy enough to do without amending the rules”.

17 December 2023

Govt seeks to nullify opposition advantage in impeachment process

The petition seeks the annulment of all three amendments made to the rules by the opposition.

30 January 2024

Top court to hear impeachment amendment challenge

The MDP, which has a full majority in parliament, amended the rules in how the votes can be counted.

6 February 2024

MDP denies efforts to impeach President Muizzu

The President said there were still MDP members in parliament who would not vote against him even if their fingers were cut off.

31 December 2023

Parliament seeks police probe over death threats on MP Shifau

Shifau said the amendment was not moved with the intention of removing the President from office, but said he wants to do it now.

19 December 2023

Gasim urges opposition to stop President's impeachment

The President is being removed from office because the opposition wants power, he accused.

31 January 2024

PPM-PNC vows to block president impeachment

"An ending parliament is trying to remove the president. That will not happen," Thorig said.

30 January 2024