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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 27, 2025
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Senate to commence Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment proceedings

The process will formally begin on with the reading of the charges against Governor Mutai. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Senate is set to begin impeachment proceedings against Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, with hearings scheduled from Wednesday to Friday. This marks the second time in less than a year that Governor Mutai has faced impeachment attempts, with charges including gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct.
- The County Assembly alleges fraudulent transactions amounting to at least Sh85.7 million were lost due to financial irregularities, including fictitious payments for undelivered goods and services and grossly overpriced items such as soda bottles at Sh500 each.
- Governor Mutai is accused of nepotism and favoritism, including employing his brother as a revenue clerk and confirming his aide's wife as a nurse.
- Additional charges include mishandling of Londiani junction road tragedy victims' funds, where over Sh9 million reportedly went missing, and illegally invading private land to establish a dumpsite without proper approvals.
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