Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has been impeached by the County Assembly, with 31 out of 47 members voting in favor of the motion. The impeachment was driven by allegations of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office, and misuse of public resources.
The motion, introduced by Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony, raised serious charges against Governor Mutai. The assembly had anticipated the governor’s presence to defend himself, but he was absent and instead sent a legal team led by lawyer Katwa Kigen.
A court order that Mutai claimed would stop the impeachment was reportedly not served in time, allowing the proceedings to continue as planned.
Rogony accused the governor of several offenses, including leading a mob to seize private land in Kericho town for an unapproved dumpsite and coercing women into inappropriate sexual acts.
Following the vote, the impeachment decision will now be forwarded to the Senate, where the final determination on Mutai’s political future will be made. The County Assembly Speaker is expected to formally inform the Senate of the impeachment.
