Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Impeached
Governor Eric Mutai has been impeached by 31 members of the Kericho County Assembly (MCAs), ignoring a court order that had temporarily halted the proceedings.
The vote marks a significant moment in local governance, as the MCAs pressed forward with accusations of gross misconduct and constitutional violations against Mutai, adding another governor to Kenya’s list of impeached county leaders.
The assembly’s action 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 offences, including misuse of public funds and indecent conduct.
The governor now joins 12 other county leaders who have faced similar motions since 2013. However, only two—former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu—were removed from office, while others, like Mutai, fought their battles in the courts and Senate. The controversial impeachment is expected to follow the same legal path, with Mutai challenging the validity of the assembly’s actions.
