Kawira Mwangaza has yet again showed her political opponents dust after she was allowed control to access and withdraw Meru County funds despite the Impeachment saga around her.
According to reports, Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi had launched an appeal to stop embattled Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s authority over the county funds as the case against her impeachment remains to be determined.
Kathuri argued that Nyakang’o should freeze Governor Mwangaza’s access to the County Revenue Fund. This is because the impeachment, confirmed by a majority vote in the Senate, should disqualify her from making any financial authorisations.
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However, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o stood her ground and refused an attempt to lock Kawira Mwangaza out of the county funds saying that Mwangaza is still in charge till her case is determined.
According to Nyakang’o, the High Court’s decision to temporarily halt Mwangaza’s removal, allows her to continue operating as governor until further judicial directives and therefore can access the funds as governor.
“The court order stopping the implementation of the Senate’s resolution effectively keeps Governor Mwangaza in office. As long as the court maintains this order, the Governor retains the authority to assent to the Appropriation Bill and authorise withdrawals from the Meru County Revenue Fund.”
This comes as Meru residents continue to stage protests against Governor Mwangaza after she returned to office after the court halted the impeachment process including gazettement of Senate’s decision.
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The court is set to review the case on September 17, 2024, where it will assess compliance with its orders and possibly set a new date for further proceedings. Until then, Mwangaza remains at the helm of Meru County.