Why I plotted KAWIRA MWANGAZA’s ouster as Meru Governor - KIRAITU MURUNGI speaks out



Friday, March 21, 2025 - Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has admitted to playing a role in the removal of ex-governor, Kawira Mwangaza, asserting that the move had nothing to do with gender but rather her leadership failures.

Speaking to NTV, Murungi dismissed Mwangaza’s claims that male leaders conspired against her simply because she is a woman.

Instead, Kiraitu argued that her conflicts with Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), MPs, and other leaders made it impossible for her to govern effectively.

“She was always in a brawl with MCAs, MPs, and even us, the former leadership.”

“She mishandled and embarrassed us,” Murungi stated.

Murungi, who lost his re-election bid to Mwangaza, claimed he was willing to let her lead but was forced to act due to her arrogance and failure to foster development.

According to him, Mwangaza’s leadership shortcomings convinced leaders that Meru County would stagnate under her administration.

"Even if she were given 10 years, the county would remain in disarray," he added.

Despite her claims of gender bias, Murungi insisted that he has always supported women in leadership and was initially hopeful about Mwangaza’s tenure.

However, her performance fell short of expectations.

Mwangaza officially lost her seat on March 14th after the High Court upheld her impeachment by the Senate.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the impeachment process followed due procedure.

Meanwhile, Kiraitu is confident that Isaac Mutuma, sworn in as Governor on Monday, will foster unity, and promote development in Meru.

The Kenyan DAILY POST

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