Meru County Assembly Stories

Meru Governor picks Linda Kiome of IEBC selection panel as deputy, assembly to decide fate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

She was a legal advisor to former Governor Kawira Mwangaza before their fallout.

Governor Mutuma: This is how I plan to restore Meru’s glory
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Mutuma takes over from former Governor Kawira Mwangaza, who was impeached and removed from office after the High Court upheld her impeachment on March...

Mwangaza moves to Court of Appeal to overturn ruling on her impeachment
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 17, 2025

She argues that her appeal raises arguable questions of both law and fact for determination, and she intends to pursue the appeal against the entire j...

Isaac Mutuma sworn in as fourth Meru governor succeeding Kawira Mwangaza
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Meru leaders have urged Governor Mutuma to unite the county which has been marred by political strife since Mwangaza’s election in 2022.

New Senate Bill seeks to end power struggles between governors and deputies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Many counties have seen strained relationships between governors and their deputies, with some deputies being left out of county affairs.

Isaac Mutuma to be sworn in as Meru governor after court affirms Mwangaza’s ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

With the event scheduled to take place at an open public venue, residents and stakeholders are expected to attend as the county ushers in new leadersh...

Isaac Mutuma poised to be Meru's next governor after court affirms Mwangaza’s ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Mwangaza, also the bishop of Baite Family Fellowship Church, chose Mutuma as her running mate after "extensive prayer and consultations".

High Court dismisses Meru Governor Mwangaza's petition to overturn her ouster
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 14, 2025

Deputy Governor Isaac Mutuma M'Ethingia may now become the new governor.

Miraa farmers struggle to sell produce as traders reject new prices in Kagwe's directive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The government had set new prices after negotiations, with Grade 1 miraa expected to sell at Sh1,300 per kilogram, Grade 2 at Sh700 and Allele at Sh1,...

Kindiki challenges Gachagua, Kalonzo to account for their time in office, urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

Kindiki assured the Meru leaders that all those who have held high office will eventually be held accountable for their track record.

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.

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