Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Stories
The recent impeachment bid was initiated on August 15, 2025, after 33 of the 47 Kericho MCAs voted in support of the motion, surpassing the constituti...
In the vote by delegation, 16 Senators supported impeachment while 26 opposed, allowing the governor to retain his position.
Documents tabled before the Senate showed money deposited into Tanui’s mobile account by different people, including Sh50,000 from Paul Misik, Sh10,00...
The governor described his impeachment as a “well-orchestrated political conspiracy” driven by malice and expediency.
He explained that some of the grounds listed by the governor in written submissions were not pursued in the hearing and therefore would not be conside...
Mutai faces scrutiny over allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotistic appointments and intimidation of county staff, setting the stage for a po...
The county assembly reported that 33 of its 47 MCAs voted in favour of the ouster, exceeding the two-thirds majority needed to impeach the governor.
According to the gazette notice published on Thursday, the sessions will run from August 27 to 29, commencing at 9:00 am each day at the Senate Chambe...
The hearings will proceed in plenary on Wednesday, August 27, Thursday, August 28, and Friday, August 29, 2025.
The move comes after 33 out of 47 MCAs of the Kericho County Assembly voted to impeach Mutai on August 15, 2025.
The House will decide whether the allegations are investigated through a full plenary session or by an 11-member special committee.
Governor Mutai is accused of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office and mismanagement of county resources.
The impeachment motion accuses Governor Mutai of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office and financial misconduct.
The dissolution request follows a notice of impeachment brought against the governor amid allegations of gross constitutional violations and irregular...
While the exact grounds for the impeachment remain unclear, insiders in the Assembly cite alleged concerns over governance and accountability as motiv...
Senator Osotsi urged Governor Mutai to submit the proposal through the Council of Governors so that a structured review of the Urban Areas and Cities...
Mutai has also been accused of public humiliation and offensive language, including referring to Kapkatet Ward Representative Amos Birir as "mentally...
Governor Mutai’s political future now rests in the hands of the Senate, as it navigates the allegations against him.
Governor Mutai’s political future now rests in the hands of the Senate, as it navigates the complex allegations against him, including abuse of office...
The Senate will now focus on evaluating the accusations that led to the impeachment and make a determination on the governor’s fate.
Mutai faces accusations including gross violations of the Constitution, misuse of public funds, and failure to comply with the Public Finance Manageme...
The Speaker of the County Assembly, Patrick Mutai, has set October 2 as the date for the hearing of the impeachment motion.
The motion was tabled by Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony on Tuesday, where he cited four grounds which include gross violation of various national a...
The Council of Governors' Legal, Constitutional Affairs, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and the Education Committee, have rejected the rec...
