Governor Mutai reflects on victory, calls for unity after Senate impeachment
The motion, which accused him of misconduct, misuse of public resources, unlawful staff dismissals, and authorising questionable payments, was dismissed after senators upheld his objections, effectively ending the proceedings in his favour.
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has spoken out following his dramatic survival of a second impeachment motion at the Senate on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Nairobi.
The motion, which accused him of misconduct, misuse of public resources, unlawful staff dismissals, and authorising questionable payments, was dismissed after senators upheld his objections, effectively ending the proceedings in his favour.
Speaking after the Senate vote, Governor Mutai expressed deep gratitude to those who supported him and emphasised the importance of unity among county leaders.
"I am not perfect, I have my flaws. But God is a God of second chances — and today, the devil has been put to shame," Mutai said. His statement highlighted both his acknowledgment of personal imperfections and his belief that the outcome reflected divine vindication.
Mutai also praised his legal team, led by Katwa Kigen, describing their dedication and tireless efforts. "I also want to thank my legal team, led by Katwa Kigen; minus them, this was going to be very difficult. They have not slept together with our staff from Kericho County, and they made this happen," he said.
He singled out the 18 Members of the County Assembly who voted in his favour, acknowledging their support as a decisive factor in overcoming the impeachment motion.
"I want to thank the 18 Members of Assembly from Kericho County who stood solidly with me; they made their voices heard. God has vindicated us," Mutai added.
Reflecting on his journey, Mutai recalled that this was the second time he had survived efforts to remove him from office.
The first impeachment attempt in October 2024 collapsed after his lawyers argued that it lacked the constitutionally required two-thirds majority, with only 31 members supporting the motion instead of the 32 needed.
Friday’s motion, initiated on August 15, 2025, had crossed the constitutional threshold with 33 of the 47 MCAs voting for it. Mutai’s legal team raised questions about the credibility of the County Assembly’s electronic voting system, as several MCAs claimed they had not cast votes and were not trained to use the digital platform, casting doubt on the tally’s accuracy.
Ending his statement, Governor Mutai called for togetherness among county leadership, urging all leaders to prioritise the welfare of the people of Kericho.
His remarks combined gratitude, faith, and a clear message of collaboration and resilience, setting a tone for his continued tenure in office.
