Governor Mutai to face Senate in second impeachment attempt

Governor Erick Mutai before Senate’s CPAC Committee in June. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The fate of Kericho County Governor Erick Mutai now rests with the Senate, marking the next phase of his impeachment process. On August 18, 2025, the County Assembly delivered the impeachment decision to the office of the Speaker of the Senate.

Patrick Mutai, Speaker of the Kericho County Assembly, transmitted a formal letter to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, accompanied by the approved impeachment motion, supporting evidence, and full records of proceedings and notes.