Chaos erupts at burial in Kericho as MCAs clash over Governor Mutai's impeachment

Chaos erupted in Kipkerieny village in Kericho County at the burial of the late former Member of County Assembly Jones Kiplagat Mutai, after members of the Kericho County Assembly differed due to political tensions concerning the impeachment of Governor Erick Mutai.

According to residents who attended the burial, the unrest began after Nominated MCA Dora Keino expressed her support for the impeachment, causing outrage among Governor Mutai's supporters.

The chaos caused the MCAs who are in support of the impeachment to be cut short in their speeches.

Religious leaders who were present at the burial urged the leaders in the region to preach peace and maintain decorum at such solemn events.

Mutai's impeachment will take centre stage at the Senate on Monday and Tuesday, as Senators will determine whether to uphold the motion or provide another lifeline to the embattled Governor.

The impeachment motion against Governor Mutai was tabled by Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony and was passed last week after 31 members supported it.

The motion cited allegations of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office, and misuse of public resources.

Senators will now hear the impeachment motion through the plenary after they failed to support a motion by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to establish a special committee of 11 members to investigate the charges.

The motion by Sifuna failed to move through after Nominated Senator Veronica Maina declined to second it.

Speaker Amason Kingi thereafter ruled that the hearing on the impeachment motion will be heard on October 14-15, 2024.