Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has been impeached by Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for the second time, following a chaotic session on Friday, August 15, 2025.
The impeachment motion, which was moved by Sigowet MCA Kiprotich Rogony, received overwhelming support with a total of 33 MCAs voting in favour of removing the governor from office.
Chaos erupted in the Assembly immediately after the Speaker confirmed that Mutai had been impeached. Details on the specific reasons for the impeachment and the nature of the chaos are still emerging.
This marks the second time Governor Mutai has faced impeachment proceedings.
A total of 33 out of 47 MCAs voted in favor of the motion to remove Governor Mutai from office, while 14 voted against it.
The vote, which was conducted electronically, comfortably surpassed the required two-thirds majority.
This stands in contrast to the governor's previous impeachment attempt, where he was saved at the Senate despite 31 MCAs voting against him at the time.
The special sitting, which was marked by a heated debate, saw chaos erupt in the Assembly immediately after the Speaker announced the results.
The impeachment motion accuses the governor of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and mismanagement of county resources.
Governor Mutai was present during the session, accompanied by his lawyers, led by Katwa Kigen. An attempt by the governor's lawyer to have the voting done by roll call was denied.
Following the vote, the Assembly Speaker confirmed that the matter will now proceed to the Senate, where Governor Mutai will have an opportunity to defend himself against the charges.
If the Senate confirms the impeachment, he will be permanently removed from office; otherwise, he will remain in his position.
