High Court Grants Kawira Mwangaza Temporary Reprieve Following Senate Impeachment
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has received temporary relief after the High Court suspended her impeachment by the Senate. Her legal team, led by lawyer Eliud Mutuma, successfully argued for a stay on the decision, citing significant legal issues in the process that removed her from office. Mwangaza was facing charges of gross misconduct, violation of the Constitution, and abuse of office, which led to her impeachment.
On August 21, 2024, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued a conservatory order blocking the execution of the Senate’s decision. The ruling prevents the announcement of a vacancy in the Meru governor’s office, giving Mwangaza time to contest her removal. The court set a hearing for September 17, 2024, to address the legal questions raised by her defense team.
Mwangaza, who defied the odds in the 2022 election to win the governorship, now finds herself in a legal battle to maintain her position. Her tenure has been marked by conflict with the Meru County Assembly, resulting in multiple attempts to unseat her. Despite these challenges, Mwangaza’s legal fight to remain in office continues, and the case could set a precedent for future political disputes in Kenya.
This court decision highlights the complex political dynamics in Meru and sets the stage for a prolonged legal struggle
