Governor Mutai pleads not guilty abuse of office, gross misconduct charges
Governor Mutai was impeached by the County Assembly on August 15. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has pleaded not guilty to three charges of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct as the Senate opened impeachment hearings. He was impeached by the Kericho County Assembly on August 15.
- Among the accusations, Mutai is alleged to have authorized fictitious payments for over Sh 85 million, misused Sh 351 million from the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), and misappropriated Sh 39 million for the “Equalizer Kazi Mtaani” initiative.
- The governor is accused of illegal appointments, including his brother and a personal assistant’s wife, and leading a mob to invade private land for a dumpsite against a court order.
- Mutai’s legal team, led by Senior Counsel Katwa Kigen, argues the impeachment was unconstitutional and procedurally flawed, citing a High Court order from August 14 barring debate. The trial is scheduled to run from August 27 to August 29, with a verdict expected by Friday, August 29, 2025.
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Senate Holds Impeachment Hearing for Kericho Governor Eric Mutai - August 2025
The Senate has commenced impeachment hearings against Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, who was impeached by the Kericho County Assembly on August 15. Governor Mutai has pleaded not guilty to three charges: gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. He has assembled a legal team led by prominent lawyer Katwa Kigen to defend him against the allegations. During a plenary hearing on the impeachment, former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was blocked from entering the Senate chambers, despite presenting a court order that reinstated her position.
