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Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during the impeachment hearing before the Senate Assembly on August 19, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Last Thursday, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, embroiled in controversy, shared a triumphant message on her Facebook page: 'Kabati kabati kaende kaende #MbeuyaNgai #KumiBilaBreak So help me God,' which translates to 'Onward without a break, with God's help for ten years.'

This post came a day after the High Court suspended her impeachment, which the Senate had ratified the previous day. The Senate had previously thwarted two other attempts. In this third effort, she faced accusations of gross constitutional violations, gross misconduct and abuse of office.

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