Meru governor defends move to appoint husband youth patron

She said during campaigns, nobody believed in her apart from the husband.

In Summary

• Kawira through her Facebook account, said without her husband, she would not have made it to be the Governor.

• She said Murega’s position will not be paid or compensated but will be more of a volunteer as he serves the county.

Meru Women Rep Kawira Mwangaza
: Meru Women Rep Kawira Mwangaza
Image: FILE

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has come at people questioning the move to give her husband Murega Baicu two roles in her administration.

Kawira through her Facebook account said without her husband, she would not have made it to be the Governor.

"To many that see you wanaona "jamaa wa makofia" what they forget is that without you there would be no "Governor ni Mama" in Meru county," she said.

Kawira noted that during her campaigns, nobody believed in her apart from the husband.

"You the only person that believed in me when no politician would stand by me and campaign for me. Through your talent I was able to hold campaign rallies and visit home to home," she said.

Kawira added that her husband still believed in her when she was the woman representative in Meru.

"Through your belief and unequivocal support, I became the best woman rep in whole of Kenya," she said.

On Friday, she appointed Baicu as the Meru Youth Service Patron and Hustlers ambassador.

Speaking during the unveiling of her cabinet, Mwangaza said Murega’s position will not be paid or compensated but will be more of a volunteer as he serves the county.

"You agreed to sacrifice yourself and decided selflessly to work without pay and allowances. By accepting my ambassadorial appointment you have proved to be a selfless gentleman," she said.

"A pillar of my strength and my support system. Many would like to judge my open declaration but it is only God and I know you deserve much more than this. I am most certain under your patronage MYS will nature so many talents especially those from poor background."

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