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Governor Erick Mutai Survives Impeachment in Senate Vote Local

Governor Erick Mutai Survives Impeachment in Senate Vote

  • October 15, 2024
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai narrowly escaped removal from office during a tense five-hour Senate session. His lawyer, Katwa Kigen, raised a preliminary objection, claiming the county assembly failed to meet the two-thirds majority required for impeachment. This argument cut short the planned two-day trial. As the session approached its conclusion, senators had to decide whether […]

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Impeached Breaking News

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Impeached

  • October 3, 2024
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The assembly impeached Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, despite a court order halting the motion. Thirty-one of the 47 county ward representatives supported the motion, while the others boycotted the session. Kiprotich Rogony from Sigowet introduced the motion, accusing Governor Mutai of constitutional violations, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. Although Governor Mutai did not attend, […]