Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is facing a second impeachment motion one year after the 2022 general elections.
According to reports, thirty-three Members of the County Assembly (MCA’s) agreed to support the motion that seeks to throw out Governor Mwangaza.
The MCA’s accused Governor Mwangaza of failing to offer effective leadership since she became the county boss.
“We express support for the impeachment of the governor for the best interest of the people of Meru County and commit ourselves without reservation to this course which we commence forth way,” said one MCA supporting the motion.
Additionally, the 20 MCAs from Democratic Empowerment Party (DEP), 10 from Jubilee and 3 Nopeu party withdrew their support for Governor Mwangaza.
“I have been given instructions by our Secretary General, Kanini Kega, that going forward Jubilee withdraws his support for one Kawira Mwangaza,” said Jubilee Party MCA.
Moreover, the MCAs cautioned the county boss against evoking sympathy and using the gender card and spiritual narrative to stir emotions.
Further, the MCAs accused the governor of failing to comply with the agreements made after she survived the first impeachment attempt.
“We will have a new governor before December, because this issue started a long time ago. We are not fighting you governor, we told you to correct your mistakes and respect Meru residents, but you failed,” added another MCA.
In December 2022, Governor Mwangaza was saved by a senate committee.
The Committee, which was led by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, dismissed the impeachment allegations by Meru MCAs.
Later, the Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua intervened and reconciled the MCAs with governor Mwangaza.
Nyaribo and Kawira Mwangaza in same boat
In Nyamira County, Assembly Speaker Enock Okero adjourned the impeachment debate against Governor Amos Nyaribo to Tuesday, October 3.
Out of the 34 MCAs, 24 had signed in favor of the impeachment motion.
In the impeachment motion, the MCAs have listed twelve allegations against the governor.
Amongst them, illegal recruitment of staff, non-remittance of statutory deductions, favoritism, and nepotism.
Other allegations are abuse of office, gross violation of the Constitution and failure to obey court orders.
“We have put all the grounds here for the whole world to see, we have laid our documented evidence, and we have witnesses who will help us build out case,” said Esise Ward MCA Josiah Mang’eera.
Governor Nyaribo’s woes started after he fired the county executive committee member for health, Dr. Timothy Ombati, on allegations of corruption.
