Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza has dismissed claims that her husband was paid by the county to perform during her inauguration.
Kawira said her husband Murega Baichu who is a musician had not been contracted to perform during her swearing-in ceremony held on Friday, August 26.
Kawira termed the claims as mere lies saying she had no hand in the ceremony.
She added that she only took over the leadership after being sworn in.
“Clarification on lies being peddled by our political competitors. I only assumed office after being sworn in.
“So, there is no way I could have initiated or approved any payment,” she said.
“My husband Murega Baichu was not contracted for performance, nor was he paid even a single shilling. But when I receive my first month’s salary nitamnunulia zawadi,” she added.
The planning of the ceremony according to Kawira was handled by the county secretary and the county commissioner.
Kawira took over the Meru County throne on an independent ticket after flooring former governor Kiraitu Murungi and outgoing Senator Mithika Linturi.
She initially served as a Woman representative after defeating Florence Kajuju in 2017.
Kawira is also a bishop at Baite Family Fellowship Church in Meru County.
She has since joined William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza.
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