Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to confront the Senate for the third time today, August 19, 2024, in a critical session that will address her ongoing impeachment battle.
This session is anticipated to be a major news event, given the high stakes involved.
Mwangaza is facing impeachment over several serious allegations, including corruption, abuse of office, and incompetence.
The Senate is scheduled to convene today and tomorrow to deliberate on the case against her.
This decision comes after the Senate rejected a proposal to delegate the matter to a select committee for further investigation.
The governor and the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) had until yesterday to submit their responses regarding the impeachment charges.
This deadline was set by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, who has been overseeing the proceedings.
The core of the impeachment charges against Mwangaza revolves around her alleged mishandling of the appointment of Virginia Miriti as Secretary of the Meru County Public Service Board.
Mwangaza is accused of revoking Miriti’s appointment without obtaining the required 75 percent approval from the County Assembly.
This action is said to contravene sections 58(4) & (5) and 59A of the County Governments Act, which govern the powers and procedures related to such appointments.
Additionally, Mwangaza is accused of overstepping her authority, which the MCAs argue undermines the functioning and authority of the Assembly.
The outcome of these proceedings will have significant implications for both Mwangaza’s political career and the governance of Meru County.
The Senate’s deliberation on this matter is expected to be intense, with both sides presenting their arguments and evidence.
The resolution of this impeachment case will be closely watched, as it will influence the political landscape in Meru and potentially set precedents for similar cases in the future.
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