Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Finally Impeached After Senate Upholds Charges » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was finally impeached Wednesday, after two unsuccessful bids by the County Assembly.

Senators voted to send her home based on three charges in which she was found guilty.

According to Section 33(7) of the County Government Act, a governor ceases to hold office if a majority of the Senate members uphold any of the impeachment charges.

On the first charge—gross violation of the Constitution and other laws—the Senate found Mwangaza guilty, with 26 senators voting in support, 4 against, and 14 abstaining.

Among the accusations was her illegal revocation of Virginia Kawira Miriti’s appointment as Secretary/CEO of the Meru County Public Service Board, which lacked the required 75% majority vote from the County Assembly.

She was also found guilty in the second charge of gross misconduct with 26 votes against two. 14 abstained.

More to follow.

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