Senate impeachment hearing: Kericho governor reveals who’s behind his woes
By David Nthua, August 27, 2025Embattled Kericho County Governor Eric Mutai has said he is facing political persecution.
Speaking when he appeared on the floor of the Senate to defend himself on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Mutai alerted Senators to be aware of what he described as a well-orchestrated conspiracy to remove him from office.
Mutai questions the impeachment process
The Governor raised concerns over the legality and timing of the impeachment process initiated against him at the County Assembly.
“As I stand before you, let me indicate some observations, Mr Speaker. The bigger question we should be asking is whether there were proper impeachment processes on the floor of the county assembly.
“The items tabled on the floor of the Senate today, I wish to state that the report of fictitious payment was handed to me by the county assembly after my impeachment.
“The conversation on the ad hoc report was tabled right after my impeachment motion. How could I act on the report if it happened when I am impeached first?” Mutai posed.
He maintained that due process was disregarded, claiming that he was denied an opportunity to respond to allegations before being subjected to impeachment.
Dismisses Lodiani’s compensation claims
On accusations that his administration mishandled funds meant for victims of the Lodiani accident, Mutai dismissed the claims as baseless and misleading.
“On the question of Lodiani accident victims’ compensation, the Governor has no role in forming the burial committee, and even so, a court ruling confirmed no funds were misused,” he explained.
Mutai further told Senators that the allegations being fronted were deliberately tailored to paint him in a bad light before the public and national institutions.
The Governor insisted that his impeachment had little to do with accountability and much to do with political rivalry within Kericho County.
“What is happening in Kericho is a well-orchestrated political conspiracy to remove the Governor,” he declared.
His remarks are likely to intensify debate over the conduct of County Assemblies in handling impeachment motions, as well as the Senate’s role as the final arbiter in such matters.
For now, Mutai’s fate lies in the hands of the Senate, which will decide whether he retains his seat or is formally removed from office.