A petition has been launched seeking the suspension and dissolution of the Kericho County Government.
In a statement on August 9, 2025, Kericho County residents announced that they had initiated a lawful and peaceful process to petition for the suspension and dissolution of the County Government.
They also stated that the petition is driven by ongoing internal conflicts that have rendered the county ungovernable.
“We, concerned citizens of Kericho, are initiating a lawful and peaceful process to petition for the suspension and dissolution of the County Government of Kericho under Article 192(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya, due to ongoing internal conflicts that have rendered the county ungovernable,” read the notice.
Kericho Residents Launch Petition
According to Kericho residents, the continued wrangles between the County Assembly and the Executive have crippled service delivery, paralyzed county operations, created political instability, and eroded public trust in leadership.
“As residents, we are suffering due to stalled development, lack of basic services, and failed governance. We invite all registered voters of Kericho County to join this cause by signing the petition,” read the notice.
The signature collection began on 7th August 2025 across the county. The process will be conducted peacefully, lawfully, and in full compliance with the Constitution.
“Your voice matters, let’s work together to restore dignity, order, and accountability in Kericho,” ended the notice.
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Governor Mutai Demands Dissolution
Tensions within the Kericho County government escalated, with Governor Erick Mutai publicly calling for the dissolution of the county administration.
His statement follows shortly after the Kericho County Assembly introduced a motion to impeach him, citing allegations of gross misconduct and involvement in a Ksh 80-million-shilling procurement scandal.
Governor Mutai accused the county assembly members of deliberately undermining his leadership since he took office in 2022, claiming their actions have stalled development projects and disrupted service delivery to Kericho residents.
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Impeachment Motion
A motion for the removal of Kericho County Governor, Erick Kipkoech Mutai, has been initiated at the County Assembly, setting the stage for a potential impeachment.
The notice of the motion, which seeks to impeach Governor Mutai, was laid before the Assembly during a sitting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
“A Notice of Motion for the removal of Dr. Erick Kipkoech Mutai Governor of Kericho County by impeachment in line with the provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Section 33 of the County Government Act, 2012 and Standing Order No. 70 of the County Assembly of Kericho Standing Orders was laid on the Table of the Honourable house during the Assembly Sitting of Wednesday 6th Day of August 2025,” read the notice.
Residents and stakeholders were called upon to submit their written submissions or representations on the motion.
The deadline for these submissions was set for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
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