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August 20, 2025
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Impeached Mutai heads to Senate in battle for survival

Impeached Mutai heads to Senate in battle for survival

Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is set to appear before the Senate today for a special sitting to deliberate on his second impeachment...

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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faces a second impeachment attempt, with 33 out of 47 MCAs voting for his removal. His fate now rests with the Senate, which previously overturned his first impeachment in October 2024.

  • 33 MCAs voted for impeachment, an increase from 31 MCAs in the first attempt.
  • Governor Mutai dismissed the impeachment as unfair and politically motivated, alleging the Speaker of the County Assembly compromised the electronic voting system for personal gain.
  • 18 MCAs allied with Mutai submitted affidavits to the Senate, accusing the Speaker of bias and procedural irregularities, specifically regarding the introduction and use of electronic voting machines without proper notice or training.

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