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Governor Erick Mutai breaks silence after surviving impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2025

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...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survives impeachment for second time as Senate rules threshold not met
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

In the vote by delegation, 16 Senators supported impeachment while 26 opposed, allowing the governor to retain his position.

Governor Mutai impeachment case: Electronic voting system was credible, verifiable, and free from irregularities - ICT expert
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

The ICT Authority expert confirmed that all 33 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) who voted in favour of the governor’s impeachment did so legitimately...

Governor Erick Mutai’s fate hangs in the balance as Senate weighs impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2025

On Thursday, August 28, Governor Mutai mounted a robust defence, challenging the validity of electronic votes cast by Members of the County Assembly (...

Governor Mutai allowed to submit ICT evidence in impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Senator Abdalla Shakila proposed that the MCAs from Kericho be summoned to the Senate to cast another vote.

Watch: Governor Erick Mutai’s impeachment trial enters third day
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 29, 2025

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faces scrutiny over allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotistic appointments and intimidation of county staff, set...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai accused of extorting officials through fundraising demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Documents tabled before the Senate showed money deposited into Tanui’s mobile account by different people, including Sh50,000 from Paul Misik, Sh10,00...

Kericho Governor Mutai terms ouster bid a "political conspiracy", accuses speaker of eyeing his seat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The governor described his impeachment as a “well-orchestrated political conspiracy” driven by malice and expediency.

Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment trial to proceed as Senate Speaker Kingi dismisses preliminary objections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

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...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai pleads not guilty as Senate opens impeachment trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Mutai faces scrutiny over allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotistic appointments and intimidation of county staff, setting the stage for a po...

Watch: Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's impeachment trial at the Senate
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Aug 27, 2025

The trial, which runs from Wednesday to Friday, will see the full Senate sit as a trial court.

Senate gazettes three-day special sitting for Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's impeachment trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

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...

Senators to choose between plenary or committee in Governor Mutai impeachment case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The House will decide whether the allegations are investigated through a full plenary session or by an 11-member special committee.

Kericho politics heat up as 35 MCAs move to impeach Governor Erick Mutai
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The ward representatives said the governor’s latest political moves were a deliberate attempt to shift focus from serious allegations levelled against...

Governor Mutai petitions Ruto to dissolve Kericho County Government as impeachment motion looms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

The dissolution request follows a notice of impeachment brought against the governor amid allegations of gross constitutional violations and irregular...

2024: A year of impeachments and how Kenya’s political landscape was tested
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 31, 2024

Among the most notable cases were those of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Governors Kawira Mwangaza (Meru) and Erick Mutai (Kericho).

Kericho Governor Mutai's fate hangs in the balance as Senate begins impeachment trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2024

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...

Senate to debate Governor Mutai’s impeachment in plenary session on October 14
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

The accusations against Mutai include gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, misappropriation of county revenue, illegal appointments and...

Kericho MCAs impeach Governor Erick Mutai over gross misconduct
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2024

His impeachment comes even after a court injunction was issued, which prohibited the assembly from proceeding with the impeachment process until a pet...

Relief for Kericho residents as county introduces drone delivery of medical supplies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

Zipline drones can autonomously deliver medical supplies within 30 minutes after an order is placed via text message.

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