IMPEACHMENT MOTIONS AGAINST 6 CECs IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KERICHO

Kericho County Assembly has set the stage for a major political shake-up following the tabling of six separate notices of motion on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, seeking the impeachment of six County Executive Committee (CEC) members. The motions, brought forward by four Members of County Assembly (MCAs), allege gross misconduct, incompetence and failure to deliver on key mandates across various departments.
The impeachment motions were tabled during a charged session of the assembly, reflecting growing tensions between the legislative and executive arms of the county government. The MCAs behind the motions were; Hon. Mathew Korir, Hon. Haron Rotich, Hon. Moses Rotich and Hon. Vincent Korir who have accused the targeted CECs of dereliction of duty and mismanagement of public resources.
The first motion, tabled by Hon. Mathew Korir, seeks the removal of Hon. Joseph Korir, the CEC in charge of Lands, Housing and Physical Planning. Allegations against him include irregular land allocations, failure to implement affordable housing projects and poor coordination with relevant stakeholders. The department has also faced criticism over unresolved land disputes and delays in physical planning approvals.
Hon. Haron Rotich tabled two motions targeting Hon. Magerer J.K. Langat, the CEC for Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperative Development and Hon. Jackson Rop, the CEC for Finance and Economic Planning. Hon. Magerer faces accusations of failing to support farmers, mismanagement of cooperative development funds and lack of strategic planning in the agricultural sector. His department has also been blamed for delays in distributing subsidized farm inputs and poor coordination with farmer groups.
Hon. Jackson Rop, on the other hand, is accused of failing to provide timely financial reports, overseeing questionable procurement processes and misallocating budgetary resources. The Finance docket has come under scrutiny for lack of transparency in revenue collection and expenditure tracking, raising concerns about fiscal accountability.
Hon. Moses Rotich tabled two motions against Hon. Brenda Bill Bii, the CEC for Public Works, Roads, and Transport, and Hon. David Ekuwam, the CEC for Health Services. Hon. Brenda faces allegations of overseeing stalled infrastructure projects, poor maintenance of county roads and failure to implement key transport initiatives. Her department has been criticized for delays in road rehabilitation and lack of oversight in contractor performance.
Hon. David Ekuwam is accused of negligence in managing county health facilities, leading to drug shortages, understaffing and deteriorating service delivery. The Health Services docket has faced public outcry over poor conditions in hospitals and dispensaries, delayed procurement of medical supplies and lack of coordination with national health programs.
The sixth motion, tabled by Hon. Vincent Korir, targets Hon. Philemon Kurgat, the CEC in charge of Water, Energy, Environment, Forestry and Natural Resources. Allegations against him include failure to address persistent water shortages, poor implementation of environmental conservation programs and lack of progress in renewable energy initiatives. His department has also been faulted for inadequate response to deforestation and pollution concerns in the county.
The County Assembly Speaker is expected to schedule debates on the motions in the coming days, during which the accused CECs will be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations. The outcome of these proceedings could lead to a significant reshuffle in the county’s executive leadership.
Governor Erick Mutai, who appointed the embattled CECs, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter. However, political observers anticipate a tense standoff between the governor and the assembly, with implications for governance and service delivery in Kericho.
As the impeachment process unfolds, residents of Kericho are watching closely, hoping that the actions taken by their elected representatives will lead to greater accountability and improved performance in county departments. The coming weeks will be critical in determining whether the motions result in actual removals or serve as a wake-up call for reform within the county’s executive arm.