Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Faces Senate Impeachment Trial Over Graft and Misconduct - August 2025

The Kenyan Senate has initiated impeachment proceedings against Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai, marking his second senate trial. The proceedings were initiated by Kericho County MCAs over allegations including graft, nepotism, misconduct, and constitutional violations. Governor Mutai has denied the charges, describing the process as a political witch-hunt. During the Senate hearing, a Sh2.9 million housing renovation project was presented as part of the case against him. The impeachment hearings continued for a second day as the Senate formally hears the case for his potential removal from office.