On Thursday November 23, Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza convened her first cabinet meeting after surviving impeachment.
The meeting was aimed at discussing significant initiatives and finding solution for pressing issues.
“This morning I convened a productive cabinet meeting to discuss key initiatives and address pressing issues. Together we are committed to advance the wellbeing of Meru residents and ensure a bright future for our community. We are determined to serve the people of Meru with dedication and transparency,” she shared on her Facebook page.
Her deputy, Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia was however not present but all the other members of her cabinet attended the meeting.
Mwangaza survived a second impeachment on November 9, after senators threw out all the 7 charges that formed ground for her impeachment.
The charges she was facing include, misuse of public resources, nepotism, Contempt of court and the county Assembly, bullying, vilification, and demeaning of other leaders and Illegally naming a public road after her husband ‘without following the applicable statutory procedures.’
MCAs accused her of sidelining her deputy from official functions, demeaning him on the county WhatsApp group and encouraging other leaders to disrespect.
The senate however declared Mwangaza innocent through voting on each of the 7 charges she faced.
“The result of the division indicates the senate has not upheld any of the charges. Therefore, the Senate has failed to remove from office the governor by impeachment. The governor accordingly continues to hold office,” Senate Speaker Amason Kingi ruled.
The standoff in the Meru County is however far from over as recently, signatures to dissolve the county were being collected.
The initiative was launched by a lobby group that said a fresh poll should be conducted in the county because the continued push and pull between the MCAs and the governor was hindering developmental projects.
“This is a mwananchi-led process… mwananchi amejitolea mwenyewe kile tumefanya tu ni kuwasaidi kuwaonyesha kuwa wana uwezo,” David Karani from the Meru Civil Society said.
