Kawira Mwangaza Impeachment: Embattled Governor Pleads Not Guilty To 3 Charges
- The Meru County Assembly accused governor Kawira Mwangaza of gross misconduct, gross violation of the Constitution, and abuse of office
- The assembly's lead lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, accused the governor of consistently having an escape plan whenever an impeachment motion against her is tabled
- Conversely, according to Elisha Ongoya, her representative, the MCAs have been primarily engaged in making allegations intended to humiliate Mwangaza
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Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has appeared before the Senate for her impeachment trial.
The Meru County Assembly has levelled three charges against her, including gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct, and abuse of office.
Despite these accusations, governor Mwangaza steadfastly maintained her innocence when questioned about the charges.
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"Not guilty," she responded.
Meru County Assembly lead counsel Ndegwa Njiru accused Mwangaza of consistently having an escape plan and developing strategies to avoid accountability by shifting blame onto others.
What did Mwangaza's lawyer say about her impeachment?
In contrast, her lawyer, Elisha Ongoya, argued that the Meru County Assembly has yet to identify any wrongdoing by governor Mwangaza.
Ongoya contended that the assembly's efforts had been focused on making allegations designed to embarrass Mwangaza.
The governor has previously been saved from impeachment by the Senate on two occasions, in 2022 and 2023, and she is now facing a third impeachment trial.
Kawira Mwangaza turns biblical before her impeachment
A day after senators analysed her latest impeachment motion, Kawira expressed her confidence in God's protection.
She stated that God would defend her against her enemies and ensure she witnesses the downfall of those plotting against her.
The governor appeared unmoved despite the numerous efforts to remove her from office by the Meru Members of County Assembly.
What else you need to know about Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment
- Senators opposed the formation of an 11-member committee to probe governor Mwangaza's ouster bid
- Six women governors declared support for the embattled Meru governor
- Meru residents 'greeted' Narok senator Ledama Olekina before Governor Mwangaza's impeachment
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Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza pleads not guilty to charges levelled against her.
Impeachment: Kawira Mwangaza pleads not guilty to charges - The Standard
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