Ritual of Impeachment: Why Governor Mutai’s survival exposes Kenya’s broken oversight

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai arrives at Parliament Building, Nairobi, during day two of the impeachment hearing, on August 28, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]


On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Senate voted 26 against 16 to save Kericho Governor Erick Mutai from losing his job.

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