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Kericho County Governor Eric Mutai Wednesday faced a dramatic ousting from office as the County Assembly overwhelmingly voted to impeach him, with 31 members supporting the motion. The decision followed a series of heated debates centered on accusations of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office, and misuse of public resources.
The impeachment motion was spearheaded by Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony, who laid out a string of allegations against the governor. Among the charges was an accusation that Governor Mutai had orchestrated a mob to seize a piece of private land in Kericho town, intending to convert it into an unapproved dumpsite. In addition, he faced allegations of coercing women into inappropriate sexual activities, claims that sparked widespread outrage and prompted urgent calls for accountability.
The County Assembly had initially anticipated the governor’s presence to personally address these serious accusations. However, Governor Mutai did not appear at the assembly; instead, he chose to send a legal team led by prominent lawyer Katwa Kigen. The legal team cited an alleged court order that was intended to halt the proceedings, yet it was reportedly not served in time, thereby allowing the impeachment motion to move forward as planned.
Governor Mutai, a first-term governor elected on a platform of reform and transparency, has seen his administration plagued by controversy in recent months. With the County Assembly voting for his removal, the next chapter of this unfolding saga now rests with the Senate. The County Assembly Speaker is expected to formally notify the Senate of the impeachment, paving the way for the upper house to deliberate on whether to uphold the decision. The Senate will determine if Governor Mutai’s actions warrant his permanent removal from office or if he will be granted an opportunity to continue leading Kericho County.
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