Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has officially been ousted from office after the High Court upheld the Senate’s decision to impeach her. Her deputy, Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia, was sworn in on Monday, March 17, 2025, marking the end of Mwangaza’s turbulent tenure.
Court Upholds Senate’s Decision
Mwangaza, who had survived several previous impeachment attempts, suffered a final blow on March 14 when Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed her appeal, ruling that the Senate acted within the Constitution during her removal process.
The Meru County Assembly had accused Mwangaza of gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct, and abuse of office, allegations that were upheld by the majority of Senators during the impeachment vote.
A Controversial Tenure
Elected as an independent candidate in the August 9, 2022 elections, Mwangaza made history but also faced constant clashes with MCAs. Her tenure was marked by political strife, including a controversial decision in September 2023 to name a rehabilitated road after her husband, musician Murega Baichu.
Mwangaza had previously served as Meru County Woman Representative (2017-2022) and is also a bishop at Baite Family Fellowship Church.
From Humble Beginnings to Politics
Before entering politics, Mwangaza and her husband struggled financially, even relocating to Ruai to sell onions and tomatoes after losing the 2013 Buuri MP race. They later launched Baite TV, which propelled her to political prominence.
Her dramatic rise and fall make her the first governor to be impeached since the 2022 general elections. Governor Mutuma now takes over, facing the challenge of stabilizing Meru County’s leadership crisis.
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