Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached from office.
Mwangaza was impeached on Wednesday, December 14 after 67 Meru MCAs voted in support of her impeachment motion.
The impeachment motion was first proposed on November 22, 2022, by Abogeta West MCA Dennis Kiogora, on grounds that the Governor had infringed on her constitutional powers.
Moreover, reports state that two MCAs allied to Mwangaza namely Simon Kiambi and John Kithinji Ethaiba of Kiagu and Nkomo wards respectively, did not participate in the voting exercise since they were absent.
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“The members that have voted are 67; two members are absent. At this juncture, we have 67 ayes and zero nays. Governor Kawira Mwangaza stands impeached by the Meru County Assembly,” the house’s speaker said after the votes were tallied.
In addition, Mwangaza’s fate now lies with the Senate which is expected to uphold or overturn the impeachment.
Furthermore, while speaking shortly after the announcement, Kiogora expressed optimism that the Senate would back the Meru County Assembly’s decision.
