Meru Governor Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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