Kericho county governor Eric Mutai has recently been impeached.
The governor was impeached by 31 members of the county assembly ( MCAs)
Governor Eric Mutai has been impeached by 31 members of the Kericho County Assembly after ignoring a court order that had temporarily halted the proceedings.
Governor Eric Mutai was accused of gross misconduct and constitutional violation.
Governor Mutai’s impeachment motion was introduced on Wednesday, without reference to the court’s decision.
Speaker Patrick Mutai allowed the motion to proceed, sparking questions about whether the assembly was aware of the legal developments. The Governor had named the county assembly, Speaker Mutai, and MCA Rogony as respondents in his petition seeking to halt the process.
The impeachment comes a day after a court ruling by Justice Joseph Sergon, which barred the county assembly from continuing with the impeachment process until a petition filed by Governor Mutai is heard on October 15, 2024.
Despite this, Sigowet MCA Kiprotich Rogony, who led the charge, remained undeterred, alleging multiple offenses, including misuse of public funds and indecent conduct.
Governor Mutai has not yet responded publicly to the assembly’s decision.
Eric Mutai now joins the list of governors in Kenya who have been impeached by county leaders.
