Kericho Governor Eric Mutai survived impeachment after the Senate voted to stop proceedings against him.

Mutai claimed that the Kericho County Assembly failed to meet the two-thirds requirement for his removal.

PHOTO | COURTESY Kericho Governor Eric Mutai

Thirty-four senators voted to sustain the governor's objection, while ten voted to proceed with the impeachment hearing.

Sigowet MCA Kiprotich Rogony submitted Governor Mutai's removal motion.

Mutai was accused of flagrant constitutional infractions, authority abuse, and mismanagement of public funds.