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Governor Erick Mutai in trouble over tea estate deal

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai (centre) when he announced the agreement to sell James Finlay tea estate on May 5, 2023. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard]

Governor Erick Mutai now faces censure over the agreement on the sale of James Finlay Kenya Ltd tea business.

Kipsigis elders have now petitioned the County Assembly of Kericho, accusing Dr Mutai of ratifying the deal with the Sri Lanka-based Browns Investment PLC without consulting them.

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