[PHOTOS] Mwangaza survives impeachment, walks out happy

Outside the chambers, Meru First Gentleman Murega Baichu waited for her.

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  • Also present were the Meru deputy governor Mutuma Methingia and other supporters.
  • They held a placard with the writing, "Glory to God".
by SHARON MWENDE
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30 December 2022 - 19:54
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza leaves with her husband Murega Baichu after the Senate special sitting hearing on December 30, 2022.
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza leaves with her husband Murega Baichu after the Senate special sitting hearing on December 30, 2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on Friday walked out of the Senate chambers with victory.

The governor survived impeachment after the charges levelled against her were dropped by an 11-member Senate Special Committee.

Kawira Mwangaza's supporters outside the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Kawira Mwangaza's supporters outside the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Outside the chambers, Meru First Gentleman Murega Baichu waited for her.

Also present were the Meru deputy governor Mutuma Methingia and other supporters.

They held a placard with the writing, "Glory to God".

Governor Kawira Mwangaza is led out of the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Governor Kawira Mwangaza is led out of the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Speaking after the submission of the Committee's report, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said the subject had been put to rest, completely.

Kingi said there was a need to adhere to Section 33(6)(a) of the County Government's Act and Standing Order 84(a).

Governor Kawira Mwangaza is led out of the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Governor Kawira Mwangaza is led out of the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

It states that "If the Special Committee reports that the particulars of any allegations against the Governor have not been substantiated, further proceedings shall not be taken under this section irrespective of that allegation."

Meru Deputy Governor Mutuma Methingia.
Meru Deputy Governor Mutuma Methingia.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Kawira Mwangaza's supporters celebrate as they wait for her outside the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Kawira Mwangaza's supporters celebrate as they wait for her outside the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza speaks to the press after her impeachment was quashed on December 30, 2022.
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza speaks to the press after her impeachment was quashed on December 30, 2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Governor Kawira Mwangaza is led out of the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Governor Kawira Mwangaza is led out of the Senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Kawira Mwangaza's supporters wait for her outside the senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Kawira Mwangaza's supporters wait for her outside the senate chambers on December 30,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza leaves with her husband on December 30, 2022.
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza leaves with her husband on December 30, 2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

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