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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.

Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai challenges impeachment, cites manipulated vote
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

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.

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...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's impeachment trial to be held in plenary next week
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The hearings will proceed in plenary on Wednesday, August 27, Thursday, August 28, and Friday, August 29, 2025.

Senate hears impeachment charges against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai
Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 20, 2025

The move comes after 33 out of 47 MCAs of the Kericho County Assembly voted to impeach Mutai on August 15, 2025.

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 Governor Eric Mutai impeached
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 15, 2025

Governor Mutai is accused of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office and mismanagement of county resources.

Kericho County Assembly sets August 15 sitting to debate Governor Erick Mutai’s ouster
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

The impeachment motion accuses Governor Mutai of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office and financial misconduct.

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...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faces second impeachment attempt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

While the exact grounds for the impeachment remain unclear, insiders in the Assembly cite alleged concerns over governance and accountability as motiv...

MPs call for prosecution of Kenya School of Law boss over procurement irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The project, which began in June 2013 and was meant to be completed in three years, is reportedly 97 per cent complete but riddled with poor finishing...

Senators back plan to give municipalities control over their own revenue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

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...

Rex Masai inquest: OCS recounts receiving call about critically injured youth during protests
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 09, 2025

Shikuku recounted that he was patrolling the Central Business District (CBD) when he received a call from an inspector informing him that a young man...

Sasha Mutai resigns as KRU Chairman amid stormy fallout
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Sasha Mutai has resigned as chairman of the Kenya Rugby Union just moments before a no-confidence motion was tabled. His exit follows claims of financ...

Government reviews sugarcane prices upwards after uproar from farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The new prices were effective on Monday, February 10, 2025, as announced by Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono.

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...

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