Meru MCAs Stories

Meru MCAs to boycott Governor Mwangaza’s development forum amid ongoing rift
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

Mwangaza was removed from office after 49 out of 69 MCAs voted for her impeachment, and those who supported her ousting continue to stand by their dec...

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...

Residents at Isiolo-Meru border decry insecurity as family of reservists killed by bandits demand justice
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 22, 2024

The residents are concerned with the police's failure to arrest criminals behind the attacks and recover the stolen animals.

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.

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...

DCI forms special unit to probe online attacks on bloggers
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

The unit, formed due to an increase in cases, was also tasked with monitoring content that propagates online hate and incitement.

KeNHA closes section of Embu-Meru Highway after cracks emerge on bridge
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 30, 2024

KeNHA urged motorists plying that route to use alternative routes for their safety.

Secondary school at Isiolo-Meru border grapples with strained facilities
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 28, 2024

The institution, like many others in Isiolo, does not have a title deed putting its 10-acre land at the risk of being grabbed as defrauders salivate f...

15 cows recovered, loaded firearm confiscated in Samburu East operation
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 15, 2024

Three mobile phones were also recovered from the crime scene and will be analyzed to help in the identification of the owners.

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