ASSEMBLY WOES

Not all is lost, says Governor Mutai on Kericho wrangles

Mutai said they will actively engage MCAs to solidify the county leadership

In Summary
  • This is after chaos erupted in the Kericho assembly, after MCAs disagreed over House leadership.
  • The assembly had held a special sitting to determine a new majority leader when the wrangles ensued.
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai speaking on October 16, 2022
ASSEMBLY WOES: Kericho Governor Eric Mutai speaking on October 16, 2022
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Governor Eric Mutai has said the Kericho assembly is not completely lost.

Speaking on Tuesday on Citizen TV, Mutai said they will actively engage the MCAs to solidify the county leadership.

"We will try to build a roundtable discussion to move forward and solidify our leadership," he said.

The governor said it is the responsibility of all leaders in the county to mentor other leaders and make them grow.

This is after chaos erupted in the Kericho assembly after MCAs disagreed over House leadership.

The assembly had held a special sitting to determine a new majority leader when the wrangles ensued.

President William Ruto censured Kericho MCAs for the recent fights.

Ruto expressed his shock at the events that unfolded at the assembly saying leaders should focus on their job.

He regretted that even as the country strives to leave politics aside, some leaders are still fighting for roles.

"You are wasting the assembly's time, fighting for roles instead of doing the job that Kenyans gave you," Ruto said.

The President cautioned the leaders for prioritising their needs and forgetting the voters who elected them.

"Shame on you. I want all your leaders to come together and solve the woes in that assembly," he said.

UDA also summoned Kericho speaker Patrick Mutai to appear before the disciplinary committee following the chaos.

Committee chairman Charles Njenga directed Mutai to appear before the panel on January 20.

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