The High Court has temporarily halted the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
The court issued conservatory orders preventing the implementation of the Senate’s decision to remove her from office.
The court issued a conservatory order preventing the Senate’s decision to remove her from office from being implemented.
This means that the Speaker of the Senate or any other authority cannot announce a vacancy in the governor’s office until further notice.
The Senate upheld the impeachment after a decisive vote, with 31 senators voting in favor and 9 against.
She was first impeached by the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) due to several serious allegations. The charges against her included gross misconduct, abuse of office, and gross violation of the Constitution.
This was her third impeachment attempt, and the Senate upheld the decision, leading to her removal from office.
Unfortunately, a court’s conservatory order prevents the Senate’s decision to remove her from hold. It has scheduled a mention date for September 17, 2024, to further deliberate on the matter.
