Governor Kawira Mwangaza Arrested

Embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was arrested by police even as she stared at a second impeachment call by Members of County Assembly (MCAs) over alleged mismanagement.

The governor was arrested while distributing cows in Central Imenti under her Okolea programme which she has fronted to uplift poor families.

Mwangaza has over the past months been engaged in fights with local leaders including Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi, accusing them of meddling in the affairs of the county.

During her arrest, she lamented over the incident accusing the police of being used in the political woes.

“This initiative, funded by the County Government of Meru and approved by the County Assembly of Meru, aims to uplift the lives of the less fortunate. Unfortunately, law enforcement personnel were dispatched to interfere with the implementation of this program.

“It is disheartening to witness needless curtailment of development efforts meant to benefit the vulnerable in our community,” she stated

Despite her arrest, the governor maintained that she would continue with the program given its benefits the residents.

She also demanded to know who instructed the police to arrest her.

“I was informed by police officers to accompany them and I obliged. I am praying that those who have sent the officers to release me,” she added.