Governor Mutai’s Senate Impeachment Trial Moves to Plenary
The Senate decision was made during a sitting on Wednesday...
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai will face a full impeachment trial before the Senate plenary after a motion to form a special committee failed to receive a seconder. The decision means the entire Senate will now hear allegations against Governor Mutai, including abuse of office and financial impropriety.
- Kericho County Assembly impeached Governor Mutai on August 15, with 33 out of 47 MCAs voting for his removal.
- Accusations against Governor Mutai include illegal appointments, unlawful dismissals, and an alleged payment of Ksh85.7 million to 46 companies for undelivered goods and services.
- The Senate Clerk will issue invitations to parties on Thursday, August 21, with responses due by Monday, August 25, at 5 pm, and plenary hearings scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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Senate to Hold Impeachment Trial for Kericho Governor Erick Mutai - August 2025
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is set to face a full impeachment trial before the Senate plenary after a motion to form a special committee to hear his case failed. The impeachment charges brought by the Kericho County Assembly include gross violation of the Constitution, massive misappropriation of public funds, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. In response, Senate Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi has gazetted three special sittings to conduct the trial. The sittings are scheduled for August 27, 28, and 29. The entire Senate will hear the case against Governor Mutai.
