Senate to commence Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment proceedings

Kericho Governor Mutai Denies Impeachment Charges As Senate Trial Begins

Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has denied all allegations made against him by the County Assembly of Kericho as his impeachment trial began before the Senate on Wednesday. Appearing before the Senate plenary, the governor dismissed the charges that were read to him by Clerk of the Senate Jeremiah Nyegenye. The County Assembly accuses him of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office and gross misconduct. On the first charge, the Asse…

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai pleads not guilty to 3 impeachment grounds as trial kicks off

Governor Eric Mutai is at the Senate to defend himself after the Kericho County Assembly MCAs voted to impeach him on three grounds, including abuse of office.

Impeachment hearing of Kericho Governor Mutai

At least 18 advocates have been assembled by Governor Erick Mutai and the Kericho County Assembly, setting the stage for what promises to be a titanic legal battle in the Senate as the impeachment trial commences. The governor, who survived a similar plot to oust him last year, faces the Senate plenary starting Wednesday.

Senate to commence Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment proceedings

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 27 – All is set for the Senate to commence the impeachment hearings of Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, with proceedings scheduled to run between Wednesday and Friday. The plenary hearings, which will see the full House sit as a trial court are expected to be tense and closely scrutinised as they determine the Governor’s political fate. The process will formally begin on with the reading of the charges against Governor Mutai. At …