Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has announced plans to launch her own political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Monday, May 5, Mwangaza said the groundwork for the new political outfit is already underway, and the official launch will happen soon.
She stated that while the party will have its roots in Meru, it is being developed in collaboration with leaders from other regions, including Ukambani and the Rift Valley.
"We are consulting with people on the ground, and very soon, in collaboration with leaders from other regions including Ukambani and Rift Valley, we will launch our political party.
"The party is primarily for the Meru people, but we had to include people from other regions so that we could come together and create a party that would be beneficial," she said.
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Mwangaza confirmed that her party will field candidates for every elective seat in the 2027 general elections, from Members of County Assembly (MCAs) to gubernatorial seats.
She added that the party will also present a candidate for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat, following the recent appointment of MP Geoffrey Ruku as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service.
Furthermore, Mwangaza clarified that while the party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027, it will support a suitable presidential aspirant.
Mwangaza was removed from office in August 2024 after the Senate upheld her impeachment on charges of gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct, and abuse of office.
This marked the third impeachment attempt against her since her election in August 2022, and the first to succeed.
The Senate vote concluded with 26 senators supporting the first two charges, 27 supporting the third, and 14 abstaining in each case.
In her defense, Mwangaza denied all charges and attributed her political challenges to external forces, particularly Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi.
She detailed efforts to reconcile with county leaders, including increasing ward fund allocations, suspending her charitable Okolea programme, and publicly apologizing to Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).
Mwangaza claimed to have said "sorry" 70 times—once to each of the 69 MCAs and once to the Speaker.
