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Governor of Meru County
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Kawira Mwangaza is the Governor of Meru County, elected in 2022 as an independent candidate. She previously served as the Woman Representative for Meru County from 2017 to 2022. She is known for her philanthropic work and media presence through her vernacular television station.
News articles featuring Kawira Mwangaza
The high-profile murder trial of political blogger Daniel Muthiani, known as ‘Sniper’, is set for a dramatic turn as former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is scheduled to take the witness stand.
A constitutional check on power has become a costly political theatre. An investigation into the systemic flaws and backroom deals that allow county bosses to survive ouster motions, leaving taxpayers with the bill.
**Top lawmakers are raising alarms that Members of County Assemblies are turning the governor ouster process into a tool for political extortion, paralyzing county services and wasting millions in taxpayer funds.**
An analysis of the candidate lists from yesterday’s pivotal by-elections reveals a stark reality: of the dozens vying for parliamentary seats, only two were women, exposing the deep-rooted barriers that continue to sideline female leaders in Kenyan politics.
