Kawira Mwangaza

2024 - 8 - 14

Kawira Mwangaza's Drama: Can She Survive the Senate's Hot Seat Again?

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Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza faces her third impeachment hearing! Will she escape the political guillotine this time?

In a political circus that seems to have no end, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to face the Senate for the third time regarding impeachment charges against her. The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, has scheduled an urgent sitting on Wednesday, August 14, at 2:30 pm to delve into the troubling allegations that have been swirling around Mwangaza since she took office. The latest meeting will gather senators eager to uncover the truth surrounding the controversial governor who has become a magnet for political drama in Meru County.

Since becoming governor, Mwangaza's term has been marred by a series of accusations that challenge her leadership capabilities. Snaring attention not just within local boundaries but reaching into national headlines, this extraordinary political narrative has provoked deep divisions within her administration and among county residents. What’s more interesting is that Mwangaza's appearances in the Senate have become almost soap opera-like, with drama unfolding as fast as a Netflix show, keeping everyone glued to their screens.

Observers are watching closely to see how this session will unfold and whether Mwangaza will weather the storm this time. Many question whether the various claims made against her hold sufficient weight to convince her peers to remove her from office for good. With political stakes running high, the Senate’s decision could send shockwaves throughout Meru and beyond, either solidifying Mwangaza’s position or ringing in a new era of leadership. It's almost as if the entire episode is less about governance and more about political endurance, as Mwangaza fights for her political life.

As the drama around Mwangaza continues to unfold, here’s an interesting tidbit: did you know that she is the first female governor of Meru County? Her historic win was hailed as a victory for women in politics, yet the subsequent impeachment tussles seem to overshadow that monumental achievement. Another fun fact is that local voters are incredibly passionate; some have even formed support groups rallying behind her, holding vigil outside Senate meetings. Whether you love her or loathe her, one thing is for sure: Kawira Mwangaza has made quite a name for herself in Kenya’s political landscape!

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Speaker Kingi sets date for Kawira Mwangaza's charges hearing ... (People Daily)

According to the Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, senators will convene from 2:30 pm to discuss the charges against the embattled Meru Governor.

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Senate to hold special sitting on Mwangaza impeachment Wednesday (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 - The Senate is set to hold a special sitting Wednesday afternoon to consider impeachment charges against Meru Governor Kawira ...

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Senate to hear Governor Mwangaza's impeachment charges ... (The Star, Kenya)

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Image: PCS. Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi has convened a special sitting on Wednesday, August 14 ...

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Senate to Begin Hearing Governor Mwangaza Impeachment Motion ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

The Senate has scheduled a special sitting on Wednesday, August 14, to address the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, marking the third time the ...

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NTV Kenya: Senate to hold special sitting to hear Mwangaza ... (NTV Kenya)

Senate will on August 14, 2024, hold a special sitting to hear the charges made against Governor.

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Senate sets date to hear Mwangaza's impeachment charges (The Standard)

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will appear before the Senate for the third time in two years since assuming office following impeachment by the county ...

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Senate to hold special sitting on Wednesday for Mwangaza ... (Citizen Digital)

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has convened a special sitting on Wednesday for a hearing of the impeachment motion against embattled Meru Governor Kawira ...

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Mwangaza impeachment: Senate to hold special sitting this ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has convened a special sitting this afternoon to hear impeachment charges against Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza.

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Senate sets date to hear Mwangaza's impeachment charges (The Standard)

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will appear before the Senate for the third time in two years since assuming office following impeachment by the county ...

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Senate's options in governor Mwangaza impeachment trial (Daily Nation)

Political pundits now argue that there are only three options to resolve the long-running dispute between the MCAs and the governor.

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Kawira Mwangaza: Senators Oppose Formation of 11-Member ... (Tuko.co.ke)

The Senate House Business Committee had proposed an 11-member committee to interrogate the impeachment motion against Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza.

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Senate plenary to begin Governor Mwangaza impeachment hearing ... (Citizen Digital)

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment case will be heard at the Senate plenary on Monday and Tuesday next week.

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Senate resolves to probe charges against Mwangaza through plenary (The Star, Kenya)

Senators rejected a proposal to establish an 11-member committee to hear the impeachment charges.

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Senate proposes 11-member special committee to probe allegations ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 14 – Senate has proposed an 11-member committee to investigate the removal from office of the Governor of Meru County Kawira Mwangaza ...

Kenya: Senate Plenary to Investigate Proposed Removal of ... (AllAfrica.com)

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to appear before the Senate plenary for the third time in two years, following a decision by senators to prosecute the ...

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Senate Plenary to investigate proposed removal of Mwangaza from ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to appear before the Senate plenary for the third time in two years, following a decision by ...

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Senate Rejects Committee In Mwangaza's Impeachment Trial, Next ... (Nairobi Leo)

The Senate on Wednesday, August 14 rejected the motion to form a select committee to probe the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

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Details of impeachment charges brought against Meru Governor ... (K24 TV)

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi reveals charges brought against Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza in the third impeachment motion.

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Senate to hold impeachment hearings against Kawira Mwangaza ... (The Standard)

The Senate will investigate the proposed removal of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza in plenary next week.

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Kawira Mwangaza Turns Biblical Ahead of Debate on Her ... (Tuko.co.ke)

The Senate has laid the ground for hearing the impeachment motion against Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza. She is confident God will be on her side.

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