Kingi gazettes special sittings for Kericho Governor Mutai’s Impeachment Trial
Kingi announced that the Senate will meet on August 27, 28, and 29 to investigate the proposed removal from office of Governor Mutai. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Senate Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi has scheduled three special sittings for August 27, 28, and 29 to conduct the impeachment trial of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai. The impeachment charges, brought by the Kericho County Assembly, will be heard by the full Senate after a motion to form a special committee failed.
- Among the accusations against Governor Mutai are alleged misappropriation of Kshs. 85.7 million for undelivered goods and inflated supplies, including sodas at Kshs. 500 per bottle.
- He faces charges of mishandling over Kshs. 9 million raised for Londiani accident victims and alleged nepotism, including hiring his brother as a revenue clerk.
- A court ordered Governor Mutai to personally pay Kshs. 2 million in costs related to an unlawful County Attorney appointment.
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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.
