Kawira Mwangaza Stories

2024: A year of impeachments and how Kenya’s political landscape was tested
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 31, 2024

Among the most notable cases were those of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Governors Kawira Mwangaza (Meru) and Erick Mutai (Kericho).

Meru governor Mwangaza hails court's stay order as her Christmas miracle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

Mwangaza described the court's decision as the best Christmas gift she could have hoped for.

Court extends orders suspending Mwangaza's impeachment for 120 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The ruling allows her to continue serving in her capacity as a governor while awaiting the full hearing of the case.

Court to rule on Governor Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment case on December 18
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The Council of Governors has thrown its weight behind Mwangaza, describing the impeachment process as malicious and in bad faith.

Governor Mwangaza asks court to extend her stay in office pending hearing of impeachment case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 08, 2024

She made the claims while pleading with the Justice of the High Court in Nairobi to extend her stay in office pending her application for the overturn...

Court allows Fida, governors to intervene in Kawira Mwangaza impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2024

The judge scheduled the hearing for October 8 in an open court setting, after online sessions were disrupted by messages from some residents demanding...

Isaac Mutuma M'Ethingia: The man who may become Meru's next governor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 22, 2024

Governor Mwangaza, the bishop of Baite Family Fellowship Church, chose M'Ethingia as her running mate after "extensive prayer and consultations".

High Court suspends Senate resolution to impeach Meru Governor Mwangaza
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2024

Justice Mwamuye certified her case as urgent and set the case to be mentioned on September 17, 2024.

Senate upholds impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Aug 21, 2024

On the charge of gross violation of the constitution and other laws against Mwangaza, 26 senators voted Yes, 4 voted No, and 14 abstained.

Senate to decide Meru Governor Mwangaza's fate today after impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2024

Mwangaza will have the opportunity to present her case before the House today, the second and final day of the trial.

Mwangaza's impeachment charges lack merit - Meru Governor's defence team
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2024

The motion on Mwangaza's impeachment was tabled by nominated MCA Zipporah Kinya who accused the governor of three counts: gross violations of the cons...

Meru County Assembly: Why Governor Mwangaza should be sent home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2024

Noting that it was the third time Mwangaza was facing the plenary after being impeached, the the assembly through their lawyer said that there was no...

"I'm not guilty!" Meru Governor Mwangaza denies all charges levelled against her during impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2024

This is the third time Mwangaza has been impeached and is facing the Senate over her impeachment.

All eyes on Senate as Meru Governor Mwangaza faces impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2024

Already, a section of Meru residents have written to President William Ruto asking him to dissolve the county government.

President Ruto petitioned to dissolve Meru County govt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2024

Article 192 of the Constitution provides the conditions under which the President can suspend a county government, including internal conflict, war, o...

Governor Mwangaza to face Senate plenary in impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2024

The senators voted against the motion by way of acclamation during a heated afternoon session on Wednesday.

Senate to hear impeachment charges against Meru Governor Mwangaza on Wednesday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2024

The County Assembly impeached the first-term Governor last week on Thursday, with 49 MCAs voting in favour, 17 voting against, and three members absta...

Meru blogger murder probe heats up as detectives cordon off Governor Kawira’s home
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 06, 2024

DCI detectives descended upon Governor Kawira Mwangaza's Milimani estate residence on Saturday, cordoning it off and turning it into a crime scene.