Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has confessed to being part of the team that saw the removal of former governor Kawira Mwangaza,
According to Murungi, Kawira’s removal had nothing to do with her gender but rather with her leadership style.
His response comes a day after Kawira claimed that a group of male leaders conspired to remove her from office, driven by male chauvinism and opposition to her leadership as a woman.
However, while speaking to NTV, Murungi revealed that Kawira had a leadership issue with all other leaders from the Members of County Assemblies(MCAs), Senators and MPs prompting them to remove her.
“She was always in a brawl with all leaders including MCAs, MPs, and even us, the former leadership. Especially us the former leadership, she used to mishandle and embarrass us,” Murungi told NTV.
Murungi, who had been pursuing a second term, stated that he was willing to allow Kawira to lead. However, he claimed that her arrogance in the role ultimately compelled them to orchestrate her removal.
“That’s when we realized that even if she were given 10 years to lead, she would still be incapable of steering Meru County forward. The county would remain stagnant and in disarray. As concerned leaders, we came together to support the people of Meru, did everything within our power, and now she is no longer in office,” Murungi revealed.
Addressing Kawira’s claims that her removal was motivated by gender bias, Murungi emphasized that he has always been a strong advocate for women.
On March 14, the High Court upheld the impeachment decision by the Senate which she had challenged.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed Mwangaza’s petition stating that the impeachment process followed the proper legal procedures.
“The amended petition dated December 23, 2024, has not met the required legal threshold for this court to disturb the decision of the Senate,” the judge ruled.
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