Langat, who had served in Governor Eric Mutai’s administration, broke down in tears as he revealed he was stepping aside to protect his peace of mind.
His resignation comes just days before the county assembly was expected to debate an impeachment motion against him.
“I cannot continue with a process that is unfair and already decided before it begins,” he said.
“It is painful, but I have chosen to resign rather than go through humiliation.”
Langat insisted that while the assembly has a constitutional role to provide oversight, the process targeting him was politically motivated.
He argued that he had served in public positions for years without any accusations of wrongdoing, making the impeachment attempt appear like a personal vendetta rather than accountability.
The most recent effort collapsed in the Senate after it was ruled that the county assembly had failed to meet the required constitutional threshold.
Langat explained that walking away was the only way to remain at peace: “I will not waste my energy in a predetermined battle. I know my conscience is clear, and I will rest easier knowing I made the right choice.”
His departure comes against a backdrop of rising political chaos in the county. Recently, six Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) were suspended after a heated session turned chaotic over the controversial impeachment motions.
Those allied to the governor complained that the disciplinary action was selective and designed to weaken Mutai’s camp.
The suspensions saw some MCAs barred from committee meetings, denied allowances, and locked out of official trips, worsening the political rifts in the county assembly.
Local analysts now warn that Kericho risks political instability if the infighting continues unchecked.
Residents, meanwhile, are calling for leaders to put service delivery first instead of engaging in endless battles.
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