Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on Wednesday night, November 8, survived impeachment after all the seven charges against her were dismissed.
Among the charges the Governor faced included; misappropriation and misuse of county resources, nepotism and related unethical practices, bullying, vilification, illegal appointment and usurpation of statutory powers, and demeaning of other leaders.
"The result of the division indicates that the Senate has not upheld any of the impeachment charges. The Senate has failed to remove from office by impeachment Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the Governor accordingly continues to hold office, "Senate speaker Amason Kingi made the announcement after Senators voted to throw out the charges.
This was the second attempt by Meru Members of the County Assembly to remove Governor Kawira from office.
