A section of Meru residents on Monday, August 26 staged demos outside Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s office.
The rowdy Meru residents demanded Governor Mwangaza to vacate office following her recent impeachment.
The enraged protestors lit bonfires outside the governor’s office as they claimed that Mwangaza had no power to continue holding the office.
They vowed to protest outside the office until Governor Mwangaza leaves power and her deputy takes over the role.
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Police officers were deployed to the scene and lobbed teargas canisters to disperse the angry Meru residents.
The Senate on August 20 upheld the impeachment of Governor Mwangaza on grounds of gross violation of the constitution, misconduct, and abuse of office.
On the first, she was accused of gross violation of the constitution and other laws, with 26 senators voting yes, 4 voting no, and 14 abstaining.
On the second charge of gross misconduct against the former governor, 26 senators voted yes, 2 voted no, and 14 abstained.
On the third charge of abuse of office against her, 27 senators voted yes, 1 voted no, and 14 abstained.
However, the High Court suspended her removal from office and she filed a petition challenging the impeachment.
“Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the Application dated 21/08/2024, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying the furtherance or the implementation of the Resolution of the Senate removing the Governor of Meru County, Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, from Office by way of impeachment,” Justice Mwamuye ruled.
The matter will be mentioned on September 17, 2024.
