
14/03/2025
Kawira Mwangaza is a Kenyan politician and philanthropist who served as the Governor of Meru County from August 2022 until her impeachment in August 2024. Prior to her governorship, she was the Women's Representative for Meru County in the 12th Parliament of Kenya.
Born in 1973, Mwangaza holds a Bachelor's degree in Guidance and Counseling from Kampala International University, a Bachelor's in Transformational Leadership from Pan African University, and a Certificate in Human Resources from Makerere University. Before entering politics, she was a grassroots mobilizer and philanthropist, initiating programs like "Okolea Kaana Ka Miiru" ("Save the Meru Child") to empower communities through education and support for marginalized groups. She also ventured into media by establishing Baite TV, the first Kimeru-language television station.
In August 2024, Mwangaza was impeached by the Meru County Assembly on charges including abuse of office and gross misconduct. The Senate upheld her impeachment, and on March 14, 2025, the High Court affirmed this decision, stating that the process followed constitutional and legal procedures.
Following her removal, Deputy Governor Isaac Mutuma M'Ethingia is expected to assume the role of Governor, pending any further legal actions Mwangaza may pursue.
For more details on her impeachment, you can watch the following news report:
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