Governor Sakaja impeachment,Sakaja impeachment Stories
Makadara MP George Aladwa said the decision by MCAs to drop the motion should mark the start of action, not politics.
The comments come amid a surge in motions against governors and deputies, reflecting growing tensions between county assemblies and executives. Since...
Aladwa revealed that the governor was also told to apologise, and he asked for forgiveness as well, and put forward the challenges he has in his offic...
The debate came amid reports that the ODM party had met with six Nairobi County Assembly leaders on Monday in a bid to address the rising impeachment...
Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege disclosed that Minority Leader of the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and former Westlands MP Fred Gumo were pre...
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.
The push follows a heated Kamukunji held last week, where about 96 of the 123 MCAs convened to voice grievances against the governor.
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.
On Thursday, August 28, Governor Mutai mounted a robust defence, challenging the validity of electronic votes cast by Members of the County Assembly (...
Senator Abdalla Shakila proposed that the MCAs from Kericho be summoned to the Senate to cast another vote.
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faces scrutiny over allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotistic appointments and intimidation of county staff, set...
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 trial, which runs from Wednesday to Friday, will see the full Senate sit as a trial court.
When asked about concerns regarding his impeachment, Gachagua pointed out that the law allows individuals to seek elected office while appealing convi...
Gachagua clarified that he was merely seeking a response from President Ruto, noting that the claims originated from the US Senate.
Among the positions, he said, included the ministries of Interior, Finance, Agriculture, Water, Lands, Trade and the Attorney General, which were part...
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.
Murkomen said that while Kenya has remained peaceful during Gachagua’s absence, police are ready to act should his return trigger unrest.
Governor Mutai is accused of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office and mismanagement of county resources.
Gachagua argues that the National Assembly is abusing the judicial process and undermining the integrity of the apex court by taking contradictory pos...
The impeachment motion accuses Governor Mutai of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office and financial misconduct.
