In a case of conflict between Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the County Assembly of Meru, the High Court has ordered them to refer to advice given by President William Ruto.
According to the court order, both the MCAs and Mwangaza have been advised to seek an alternative resolution to the case.
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Consequently, the high court has ordered both parties, to appear before Njuri Ncheke, council of elders, with their advocates before Wednesday, July 31.
Additionally, the court order has detailed that as directed by the President William Ruto, the Njuri Ncheke should submit their resolution or lack of it on the dispute.
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Additionally, Justice Linus Kassan has given the council of elders a deadline of not later than three weeks to submit their resolutions on the case before the high court.
“THAT NJURI NJEKE SUPREME COUNCIL OF AMERU ELDERS are hereby ordered to submit their resolution or lack of it on the dispute between the parties herein as directed by the President of the Republic of Kenya not later than three weeks from today.
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“That parties herein are directed to appear before NJURI NJEKE with their advocates before Wednesday the 31 day of July 2024,” ordered Justice Kassan.
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Court Stops Kawira Mwangaza’s Impeachment Motion
On July 26, the Meru County Assembly had to stop debating an impeachment motion against Kawira Mwangaza following a High Court order.
the court asked them to temporarily stop the proceedings until it provides further directions. The ruling was preceded by Mwangaza filing a petition challenging the planned impeachment motion on grounds that the proposal was being instigated by her political detractors.
“The High Court issued a ruling to the effect that the consideration of the impeachment motion be ousted pending further ruling of the court to be issued on July, 29, 2024. The scheduling has since been served in my office and the office of the Clerk.
“The ruling handed down by the High Court is a testament to the rule of law that governs our country and our commitment to upholding justice and fairness,” said Meru Speaker Ayub Bundi.
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3rd impeachment Motion Filed
A Nominated Member and Deputy Leader of the Majority Party Zipporah Kinya filed the motion to impeach Mwangaza on grounds of gross violations of the Constitution.
She also accused the governor of violation of various national and county laws, and abuse of office.
The notice of motion by Kinya lists numerous specific allegations against the Governor, such as illegal appointments and dismissals, financial misconduct, and misleading the public.
Additionally, the Governor is accused of revoking the appointment of CPA Virginia Kawira Miriti as Secretary/CEO of the Meru County Public Service Board without proper authorization and in contravention of the law.
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