Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Impeached After Senate Upholds All Charges in Decisive Vote
The final charge, Abuse of Office,had the strongest support for impeachment, with 27 senators voting in favor, just 1 voting against, and 14 abstaining.
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached after the Senate upheld all three charges against her in a vote held on Tuesday. This comes after two previous attempts to impeach the governor had failed, but this time, the Senate voted decisively in favor of her removal from office.
The tally for the first charge, Gross Violation of the Constitution and Other Laws, saw 26 senators vote in favor of impeachment, while 4 voted against, and 14 abstained.
On the second charge, Gross Misconduct,26 senators again voted for her impeachment, with only 2 opposing, and 14 abstaining.
The final charge, Abuse of Office,had the strongest support for impeachment, with 27 senators voting in favor, just 1 voting against, and 14 abstaining.
“The decision of the Senate reflects a thorough examination of the evidence and a commitment to upholding the rule of law,” remarked one senator who supported the impeachment. “The charges against Governor Mwangaza were serious, and the Senate has acted in the best interest of the people of Meru.”
Governor Mwangaza’s impeachment marks a significant political moment, underscoring the Senate’s authority in holding public officials accountable for their actions. The overwhelming support for her removal highlights the gravity of the accusations she faced.
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