Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Saved by Senate, Again
Kericho County Assembly had accused him of gross violation of the Constitution, misuse of office, and gross misconduct...
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Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has once again survived an impeachment attempt by the Kericho County Assembly, with the Senate voting to acquit him. This marks the second time in less than a year that Governor Mutai has faced and overcome an impeachment motion.
- The Senate voted 26 against 16, effectively determining that the impeachment threshold was not met.
- The charges included gross misconduct and abuse of office.
- A key contention was whether the required 32 MCAs had legally voted for his impeachment at the county level, with evidence of some votes being cast from remote locations like Ahero in Kisumu and Kapsabet in Nandi.
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai Survives Second Impeachment Attempt in Senate - August 2025
The Senate voted to acquit Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, allowing him to survive a second impeachment attempt by the Kericho County Assembly in less than a year. Following the acquittal, Governor Mutai called for unity among Kericho leaders for the sake of development and the growth of the county. He extended an olive branch to Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) who had supported his ouster. However, the Governor also criticized the County Assembly Speaker, Patrick Mutai, and rebel MCAs for engaging in disruptive politics. This marks the second time Governor Mutai has overcome an impeachment motion initiated by the county assembly.
