Hard truths.
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 motion was rejected by 26 senators against 16.
Mutai put up a strong defence, insisting the County Assembly did not meet the required numbers to remove him.
The Senate trial opened with the reading of the charges by Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye, who confirmed the allegations submitted by the County Assembly.
The County Assembly has enlisted 12 seasoned lawyers led by Elisha Ongoya, a prominent advocate who previously represented former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in his impeachment trial.
The governor maintained his innocence and insisted that his troubles were the result of political persecution.
Mutai faces accusations of abuse of office, nepotism, irregular and illegal appointments, wrongful dismissal of senior staff, and presiding over misuse of county funds.
Speaking shortly after his impeachment on August 15, 2025, the immediate former governor described the process as a power struggle disguised as accountability.
Tempers flared on Friday during a heated special sitting at the County Assembly as 33 out of 47 MCAs voted to remove Mutai.
A total of 33 MCAs voted in favour of the motion to remove him from office on Friday
Speaker Patrick Mutai confirmed the session through a gazette notice published on Saturday, August 9, 2025