Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Quits UDA, Set to Launch Own Party!
Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has decided to cut ties with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) following the High Court’s decision to uphold her removal from office, her husband, Murega Baichu, has revealed.
Speaking on Sunday, Baichu disclosed that Mwangaza, who was elected as an independent candidate, had initially begun the process of joining UDA but later abandoned the move.
“Kawira Mwangaza had already decided to become a UDA member. I even registered myself, paid the membership fee, and was preparing to vie under the UDA ticket in Meru County,” Baichu stated.
He explained that Mwangaza’s decision was largely influenced by the party’s failure to support her during the impeachment, opting to remain silent instead of intervening.
The last show of support from UDA, Baichu noted, came when Cleophas Malala was the party’s Secretary-General. At that time, Malala wrote to the Meru County Assembly urging MCAs to halt the impeachment proceedings. However, after Malala’s removal from his position, the party withdrew its backing.
“Malala had written to the County Assembly and even reached out to ZK, a nominated UDA MCA, asking them to stop the impeachment process. That was the only time UDA took a stand on the matter,” Baichu stated.
He further alleged that behind the scenes, UDA was actually pushing for Mwangaza’s ouster, despite her alignment with the party.
With her political future still active, Baichu announced that Mwangaza plans to make a comeback through a new party that has already gained traction in over 35 counties. He added that within the week, she might unveil the party and decide whether to take up the role of party leader. However, he maintained that they remain supportive of the government.
The High Court’s ruling last Friday upheld the Senate’s decision to impeach Mwangaza, citing charges such as gross misconduct, abuse of office, and constitutional violations. Her successor, Isaac Mutuma, was officially sworn in on Monday, just three days after the verdict.
