Mutai fosters unity of purpose with MCAs after Senate quashes second ouster bid
Kericho Governor Mutai called for unity among leaders for the sake of development and the growth of the county. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has extended an olive branch to Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) after surviving a second impeachment attempt by the Senate. He called for unity among leaders for the sake of development and the growth of Kericho County.
- Mutai survived impeachment after 25 out of 42 Senators voted that the threshold for impeachment had not been met.
- The Senate trial, led by Speaker Amason Kingi, focused on the preliminary objection concerning the initial 32 MCA vote threshold at the county assembly level.
- Mutai expressed gratitude to his legal team, led by Katwa Kigen, and the 18 MCAs who supported him, stating, "God has vindicated us."
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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.
