Erick Mutai Stories

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 Erick Mutai survives impeachmeant
John Mbati  |  Oct 14, 2024

34 senators voted in favour of Mutai's plea, 10, rejected it, and 0 abstained. 

"I'm not guilty!" Kericho Governor Mutai denies all charges against him in impeachment trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2024

Mutai has also been accused of public humiliation and offensive language, including referring to Kapkatet Ward Representative Amos Birir as "mentally...

WATCH: Senate impeachment hearing of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 14, 2024

Governor Mutai’s political future now rests in the hands of the Senate, as it navigates the allegations against him.

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...

Senate convenes special session to hear impeachment charges against Governor Mutai
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

The Senate will now focus on evaluating the accusations that led to the impeachment and make a determination on the governor’s fate.

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...

UDA summons Kericho MCAs over Governor Erick Mutai's impeachment crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

Mutai faces accusations including gross violations of the Constitution, misuse of public funds, and failure to comply with the Public Finance Manageme...

I'm also someone's child, Governor Mutai pleads for mercy as impeachment looms
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

The Speaker of the County Assembly, Patrick Mutai, has set October 2 as the date for the hearing of the impeachment motion.

Kericho MCAs table impeachment motion against Governor Mutai
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2024

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...

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.

Interior ministry cleaner faces corruption charges for fraudulently receiving Sh186M for fake supplies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 19, 2024

One of Mutai's companies – Homex Logistics Supplies was paid Sh62,560,000 in slightly over one month between May 7, 2017 and 16th June of the same yea...

Isiolo prison to introduce daycare facility for children of incarcerated mothers
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 03, 2024

Cases of incarcerated women staying with their children in the wards have been rife due to inadequate facilities.

15 cows recovered, loaded firearm confiscated in Samburu East operation
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 15, 2024

Three mobile phones were also recovered from the crime scene and will be analyzed to help in the identification of the owners.

Kenyan runner Winnie Jemutai banned for doping violations
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 12, 2024

Boinett admitted to the violations, citing an injury and a lack of documentation for medications as contributing factors

IEBC ex-boss Issack Hassan among 100 shortlisted for High Court judge post
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 11, 2024

Issack, an advocate of the High Court, was among the 305 people who expressed interest in the role.

Council of Governors rejects education reform recommendations
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 10, 2024

The Council of Governors' Legal, Constitutional Affairs, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and the Education Committee, have rejected the rec...

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