The motion was proposed by Sigowet MCA Kiprotich Rogony, with the MCAs accusing the governor of misappropriation of funds
Kericho Members of the County Assembly (MCA) on Tuesday, September 24 tabled an impeachment motion against Governor Erick Mutai. The MCAs are accusing the county boss of gross violation of the Constitution and other laws.
The motion was proposed by Sigowet MCA Kiprotich Rogony, with the MCAs accusing the governor of misappropriation of funds that were aimed at helping Londiani victims.
He was also accused of gross violation of the constitution, gross violation of various national and County laws, and misuse of office.
Part of the allegations against the governor in the notice of motion seen by Viral Tea include numerous complaints of Governor Mutai’s “indecent and unnatural sexual behaviour by female partners who accuse the Governor of, for instance, forcing them to unconsented anal sex, dangerous and unprotected sex, etc.”
“The Victim of the abuse seeks anonymity at this stage and the Mover of the Motion shall, at the hearing of this Motion, seek to have the Victim heard in camera to protect her identity and dignity. Further, for the sake of concealing her identity, the Victim will be identified in pseudo-name,” read the accusations in part.
Governor Mutai has also been accused of failing to work despite the hefty allowances he receives.
This is not the first time the MCAs will be plotting an impeachment motion against the governor. In 2023, a section of Kericho MCAs threatened to table an impeachment motion against Mutai over allegations of misappropriating Ksh14.5 million donated by well-wishers to respond to and help victims of the Londiani Tragedy.
In June 2024, the governor was also put on the spot for spending Ksh425.6 million meant for payment of pending bills by his administration.
More to follow…
