A process to kick out Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been initiated just days after he was sworn in.
Salesio Mutuma, a voter and resident of Meru on Thursday, October 27, moved to court compelling the Meru County Assembly to impeach the county boss.
In the petition delivered to the County Assembly, Selesio who unsuccessfully vied for the senate seat in the August 9, elections accused the governor of gross misconduct and abuse of office.
He argued that the governor, who was elected on an independent ticket did not follow due process in the appointment of the Meru County Revenue Board general manager.
The petitioner further accused the county chief of nepotism, claiming that she appointed relatives and friends to county positions.
“On 30th September 2022, Governor Kawira Mwangaza unveiled her Cabinet team that was in violation of Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and Section 35 of the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012,” Mutuma said.
Adding: “Her official diver is a husband to her personal assistant, her cousin is the county government spokesperson, and her husband is the Meru Youth Service patron.”
Meru assembly clerk Jacob Kirari confirmed that he has received the petition stating that a legal team was reviewing it to determine if it satisfies the threshold.
Kawira has had a chilling relationship with Meru MCAs since assuming office with the strained relationship coming to the fore last week when the ward reps walked out during her inaugural speech.
The legislators said the walkout was a retaliation against the county chief, whom they said, had rejected their calls to meet and discuss how to work together.
“As an assembly consisting of 69 members, we have resolved not to listen to the governor’s address. The reason is that we have sought an audience with the governor for the last two weeks, seeking to have a sitting with her so that we can discuss the way forward on how we are going to work for the people of Meru, which has been to no avail,” said one of the legislators.
