- Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu proposed that the House, in the future, considers looking into impeachment, as it disqualifies future political leadership.
- Mandera Senator Ali Roba urged Mwangaza to be humble, especially to the calling of leadership.
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The Senate has advised Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza after the Special Committee on her impeachment on Friday acquitted her.
Speaking after the Committee tabled its report, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi pointed out that there was a need to adhere to Section 33(6)(a) of the County Government's Act and Standing Order 84(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."
This means that the matter of Mwangaza's impeachment is put to rest.
Kingi said the Senate could not debate the report, as it was prepared by members of the House.
"We cannot purport to debate the report. The Committee that came up with that report, is a creature of this House. By extension, it is the Senate. You cannot debate your own decision. Therefore members, that rests the matter of impeachment of the governor," he said.
He, however, opened the floor to Senators to give opinions and comments for the future.
Pointing out that Mwangaza had been handed a new beginning to her leadership, Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana pleaded with the Meru MCAs and residents at large to support the governor.
"I am sure this time she has learnt a lesson and she will work with you," she said.
Baringo Senator William Cheptumo urged the governor to hold a meeting with her people and unite the county.
Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu proposed that the House, in the future, considers looking into impeachment, as it disqualifies future political leadership.
Mandera Senator Ali Roba urged Mwangaza to be humble, especially to the calling of leadership.
"As the Swahili saying says, Aliyekupa wewe kiti ndiye aliyenipa mimi kumbi. The same God that gave you that power is the same God that distributed other opportunities. Kindly get in touch with leaders of Meru, talk with them in the confines of the law," he said.
Overall, the Senate urged the governor to make peace with the Meru MCAs and work towards developing the county.
Tabling the report, Committee chairperson Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale said they could not prove any of the accusations facing Mwangaza.
"All the 11 members agreed and recommended to this House in this report that the charges, Mr Speaker, none of them were proved," Khalwale said.
Mwangaza was impeached on December 14 by 67 of the 69 MCAs who were present in the Meru County Assembly, in favour of a motion sponsored by Abogeta MCA Denis Kiogora.
She was accused of abuse of office, broken down into five charges including nepotism, illegal appointments, unlawful dismissal of the constitution and statutory functions of county organs.
On Tuesday, the Governor denied all the charges before the special committee saying she is a victim of blackmail.