Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has broken her silence following the Senate’s decision to uphold her impeachment.
Mwangaza opted for a reflective approach, posting a message in which she expresses faith and optimism.
“Today, the Lord will fight for you and your household, He will give you permanent victory in every area of your life,” she wrote.
In the post she has shared on Facebook, the county boss appears to convey a sense of confidence in overcoming the difficulties as she also promised new beginnings.
“A new beginning of victorious living is starting for you and you shall have great testimonies, every door of blessings, greatness shut at you, shall be open, every missed opportunity shall be restored, a divine visit from heaven that will change all ugly situations in your life to beautiful in your life will manifest today,” she said.
Some 26 senators voted to uphold the first charge of gross violation of the Constitution and other laws.
Some 14 senators abstained while four voted in her favour.
On the second charge of gross misconduct, 26 senators voted in favour of her impeachment, two against, while 14 others abstained.
27 senators upheld the charge of abuse of office, one voted against and 14 abstained.
Most of those who abstained are allied to the Opposition parties.
“Pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution, Section 33 of County Government Act and Standing Order 86 of the Senate Standing Orders, the Senate has resolved to remove from office by impeachment Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, the Governor of Meru County and the governor accordingly ceases to hold office,” Speaker Amason Kingi said.
This was Mwangaza’s third impeachment to reach the Senate since she was elected into office in August 2022.
The first impeachment hearing was heard and determined by a committee but the second and third went the plenary way.
The trial started on Monday, where lawyers representing her and the County Assembly faced off.
Mwangaza was accorded an opportunity to present her case before the House.
