Governor Kawira Mwangaza of Meru has shown resilience after being dismissed for the fifth time, making her the first governor in the country to face multiple oustings.
On Thursday, Meru MCAs voted to remove Mwangaza from office, with 49 members supporting the motion and 17 opposing it.
Three members were absent during the vote.
Mwangaza, who has previously been deposed four times, expressed confidence that this latest removal attempt will also be unsuccessful.
Addressing her supporters on Facebook, Mwangaza remarked, “Being dismissed for the 5th time? This too will pass! The governor is a mother.”
The following morning, she drew inspiration from Psalm 34, reflecting on divine protection and blessings.
She wrote, “The Lord God will provide us with divine wealth and protection.
We will be surrounded by the Angel of the Lord, and we will be shielded from all harm.
We will experience abundant blessings and receive unexpected favors.
Allah will work miracles in our lives and households.
We will reap the rewards of our efforts, and the Lord God will keep us safe, making everything work in our favor.
We will inherit the wealth of nations in the great name of Jesus.”
Mwangaza now awaits a decision from the Senate, which will determine whether her removal will be upheld or overturned.
The accusations against Mwangaza, brought forth by MCA-designate Zipporah Kinya, include gross constitutional violations, misconduct, and abuse of office.
Kinya alleges that Mwangaza unlawfully canceled the appointment of Virginia Kawira as secretary of the county’s public service board,
a decision Kinya claims only the county parliament can make.
Additionally, Mwangaza is accused of failing to appoint key board chairpersons as required by law and
neglecting to act on the County Assembly’s resolutions to fire County Secretary Kiambi Athiru Thambura and
Chief of Staff Harrison Gatobu Nchamba Mbithi for constitutional violations.
Other charges include the illegal dismissal of several executive directors, resulting in the Meru County Government incurring costs and
compensation of Sh4 million as ruled by the Employment and Labor Relations Court.
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