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Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been removed from office following the Senate’s decision to uphold her impeachment by the Meru County Assembly.
The Senate voted on several charges: 26 senators supported her removal on the charge of gross constitutional and legal violations, while 14 abstained and four opposed. For the charge of gross misconduct, 26 senators voted for impeachment, 2 against, and 14 abstained.
On the charge of abuse of office, 27 senators supported the impeachment, with 1 opposing and 14 abstaining.
Many of those who abstained were affiliated with opposition parties.
Speaker Amason Kingi announced, “In accordance with Article 181 of the Constitution, Section 33 of the County Government Act, and Standing Order 86 of the Senate Standing Orders, the Senate has resolved to remove Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, Governor of Meru County, from office by impeachment. Therefore, the governor ceases to hold office.”
This marks the third time Mwangaza’s impeachment has reached the Senate since she took office in August 2022. The first impeachment was handled by a committee, while the second and third were addressed by the full Senate.
The trial commenced on Monday with legal representatives from both sides presenting their cases. Mwangaza had the opportunity to defend herself before the Senate. During the debate, 49 out of 69 MCAs present voted for her removal.
Mwangaza refuted all charges. She spoke about her efforts to mend relationships with Meru leaders after being spared from impeachment in 2023, noting that she had traveled throughout Meru County to apologize for any wrongs, including making 70 apologies—69 to MCAs and one to the speaker.
