Senate hears impeachment charges against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai
The move comes after 33 out of 47 MCAs of the Kericho County Assembly voted to impeach Mutai on August 15, 2025.
The Senate is holding a special session on Wednesday, August 20, to hear impeachment charges against Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai.
The move comes after 33 out of 47 MCAs of the Kericho County Assembly voted to impeach Mutai on August 15, 2025.
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Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony initiated the impeachment motion.
The Senate is set to determine the process for handling the impeachment of Mutai, whose political future hangs in the balance amid allegations of corruption and misconduct.
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai. (Photo: Courtesy)
The House will decide whether to investigate the allegations through a full plenary session or by an 11-member special committee.
Governor Mutai faces multiple accusations, including abuse of office, nepotism, illegal appointments, and unlawful dismissal of senior officials.
Additional charges include mismanagement of public resources, double payments to contractors, and violations of the Public Finance Management Act, the Constitution, and the County Governments Act.
The governor previously survived an impeachment in October 2024, when the Senate overturned the county assembly’s vote on technical grounds, citing the failure to meet the two-thirds threshold.
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