The impeachment trial of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai will proceed after Senate Speaker Amason Kingi rejected a motion to halt the process. Mutai's legal team, led by Senior Counsel Katwa Kigen, argued the County Assembly's impeachment vote lacked verification and the constitutional two-thirds majority.

• Kingi ruled that the Senate would first confirm if the two-thirds threshold of 32 MCAs was met before considering charges.
• The prosecuting counsel, Elisha Ongoya, maintained due process was followed.
• Governor Mutai faces charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office, including irregular procurement and mismanagement of Ksh85 million.