Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has decided to cut ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) just days after the High Court upheld her removal from office, according to her husband.
Speaking on Sunday, Mwangaza’s spouse, Murega Baichu, revealed that she had initially started the process of joining UDA but later chose to withdraw.
Mwangaza, who was elected as an independent candidate, had considered aligning herself with the party but ultimately changed her mind.
“Kawira Mwangaza had already made up her mind to join UDA, and I had also registered as a member. I even paid the membership fee and had registered as a potential UDA candidate in Meru County,” Baichu disclosed.
Baichu explained that their decision to leave the party stemmed from UDA’s lack of support during Mwangaza’s impeachment process. He claimed that the party failed to take a clear position when she was being ousted.
The only time UDA had intervened, he stated, was when Cleophas Malala served as the Secretary-General. At that time, Malala had written to the county assembly, urging Members of County Assembly (MCAs) to halt the impeachment process.
However, Baichu pointed out that Malala was later removed from his position, and UDA stopped advocating for Mwangaza.
“Cleophas Malala had written a letter to the Meru County Assembly and also to ZK, a nominated MCA from UDA, asking them to hold off on the impeachment. He stated that it was the official stance of the party,” Baichu recalled.
“That was the only time UDA publicly showed any support for Mwangaza, asking for the process to be put on hold until the party had a chance to assess the situation.”
Baichu further alleged that despite Mwangaza’s loyalty to UDA, the party had secretly played a role in her impeachment.
Looking ahead, Baichu announced that Mwangaza plans to run for governor again, but this time under a new political party. He revealed that they had already registered the party, which has a presence in over 35 counties.
He added that within the week, Mwangaza would announce the party’s name and possibly assume the role of party leader if she agrees to the request made by supporters. However, he clarified that despite leaving UDA, they still align themselves with the government.
Meanwhile, on Friday, the High Court upheld the Senate’s decision to impeach Mwangaza, bringing months of legal battles to an end. She had been accused of several offenses, including gross misconduct, abuse of office, and violation of the Constitution.
Following the ruling, her deputy, Isaac Mutuma, was officially sworn in as Meru’s new governor on Monday morning, just three days after the court’s decision.
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