Governor Mutai Goes After Rebel Leaders After Surviving Second Impeachment
26 senators voted to save the governor, while 16 sided with the MCAs and one abstained...
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Immediately after surviving his second impeachment attempt, Kericho Governor Erick Mutai called for unity among Kericho leaders while criticizing the County Assembly Speaker, Patrick Mutai, and rebel Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for disruptive politics.
- The Senate acquitted Governor Mutai, with 26 senators voting against the impeachment motion, finding the Kericho County Assembly failed to meet the constitutional threshold.
- Governor Mutai accused the Speaker of previously removing pro-governor MCAs from key committees and threatening to de-whip others.
- He attributed the impeachment attempts to a power struggle by politicians fearful of facing him in the 2027 elections, urging them to wait for the ballot box.
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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.
