Kenya: CS Kuria, Waiguru Describe Mwangaza's Impeachment as a Witch-Hunt

26 October 2023
Capital FM (Nairobi)
By Phidel Kizito

Nairobi — Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has described yesterday's impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza as a witch-hunt.

Taking on his X account, Kuria stated that those against her want to ensure that she does not succeed. "I stand with Governor Kawira Mwangaza."

"This is an evil scheme by someone who thinks that the only way to be Mt Kenya Kingpin is to bring down other leaders not to solve the problems of our people who are getting desperate by the day," he stated.

Similar sentiments were also shared by Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru who expressed her solidarity with the beleaguered Meru county boss, calling on her to remain steadfast ahead of the senate hearing.

"Asiye kunai na wake ana Mungu.(He who has no one has God) I stand with you my sister Kawira Mwangaza. It's darkest before dawn. Look to the Hills from whence your help comes from. There is God in Heaven," posted Waiguru, who also doubles as Kirinyaga governor.

Mwangaza was impeached on Wednesday after fifty-nine MCAs who attended the impeachment sitting voted in favour of the ouster bid.

Ten ward representatives skipped the sitting.

"It is my pleasure to announce that ayes have it. The motion has passed and the governor stands impeached by the County Assembly of Meru," Meru County Assembly Speaker Ayub Bundi declared.

The Governor survived a previous impeachment in December 2022 after the Senate declined to confirm impeachment charges.

Meru MCA's have accused Mwangaza of an array of violations including misuse of public funds, gross misconduct, and contempt of court and the County Assembly.

The Governor is also facing allegations of nepotism for employing her husband's nephew as the CEO of Mare Youth Service (MYS) and Acting Chief Officer of Finance.

Further, she is accused of misusing county resources including funds and vehicles to run her charity initiative dubbed Okolea, despite promising the Senate during her previous impeachment hearing to refrain from such operations.

Mwangaza's survival now lies with the Senate which is expected to uphold or overturn the impeachment.

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