Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza has reached out to her deputy, Isaac Mutuma, and the 48 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) who skipped a crucial breakfast meeting she convened on Thursday. The meeting, held at the Governor’s residence in Meru Town, aimed at discussing development programs for the year 2025, with a focus on infrastructure, water supply, and Early Childhood Development (ECD) classrooms.
Despite the governor’s efforts to bring together all 69 MCAs, only 21 attended the meeting. The absence of 48 MCAs, along with Speaker Ayub Bundi and Deputy Governor Mutuma, was attributed to “security reasons” according to Mwangaza. The political division in the county has become a significant barrier to effective governance, with the Governor stressing the need for unity to foster development.
Governor Mwangaza, who has faced ongoing political challenges, especially impeachment attempts from the county assembly, expressed her commitment to moving the county forward. Her efforts to challenge the Senate’s decision to impeach her were successful in December last year, with the High Court granting her a temporary reprieve. The Governor reiterated that the county’s development agenda can only succeed if leaders collaborate, putting aside personal and political differences for the benefit of Meru’s citizens.
Evans Mawira, MCA for Mituguu Ward, and Ken Naibae, MCA for Kianjai Ward, both echoed the Governor’s call for unity, urging their colleagues to shift their focus away from political infighting and towards the pressing development needs of Meru County.
Meanwhile, Meru County Secretary Kiambi Atheru has distanced the county government from an advert circulating on social media and in local dailies claiming that Meru is recruiting for job opportunities. Atheru clarified that any official job openings would be announced through the County Service Board.
Despite the political turmoil, Governor Mwangaza remains resolute, aiming to steer Meru County toward growth and prosperity by fostering a united leadership.
