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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu was on Thursday sentenced to 12 years in prison or pay a fine of Ksh53.5 million. 

Waititu was sentenced to serve 5 years in jail or pay a fine of Ksh2.5 million. Additionally, the court posed a mandatory fine of Ksh51 million in default to serve another 7 years in prison after he was convicted for irregularly awarding tenders in Kiambu County in February 2018 during his tenure as the County boss.

Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki also directed that Waititu's wife Susan Wangare pay a fine of Ksh500,000 or serve a sentence of one year in prison. However, the magistrate directed that the terms will run concurrently. 

Further, the magistrate found that the conduct of Waititu could not be forgiven since his acts undermined the tenets of good governance. 

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu(right in flowery shirt) and his Wife Susan Wangare together with his co-accused during a court session at Milimani Anti Corruption court on February 12, 2025.

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''This case is a typical example of a breach of public trust by the former Governor and the co-accused. The offending acts of the accused persons were deliberate, inexcusable, and undermine the tenants of good governance,'' Nzioka stated.

''In this case, the conduct of the accused persons shows that they derived benefits from their criminal actions. Their common motive was enrichment from public funds at the expense of service delivery to the people,'' Nzioka ruled.

Luka Mwangi Wahinya (former Chief Officer, Roads, Transport, Public Works and Utilities) was ordered to serve 2 years in prison or pay a fine of Ksh1 million shillings and a mandatory fine of Ksh20 million in default to serve 5 years in prison.

Furthermore, the directors of Testimony Enterprises Limited Charles Chege Mbuthia and Beth Wangeci Mburu were jailed for 4 years or pay a fine of Ksh2 million shillings with a mandatory fine of Ksh294 million and 3 years in jail or pay a fine of Ksh1.4 million shillings respectively.

The Chief Magistrate also faulted the accused over the forgery of academic documents including certificates, pointing out that it was not in good taste at a time when young people are faced with unemployment. 

''A matter of concern to me is the deliberate misrepresentation and forgery of academic credentials of young graduates and at a time when unemployment is a challenge to the society,'' he added.

Also, the court barred Waititu, wife, and the co-accused from serving in any public office for ten years. 

Meanwhile, Nzioka ordered that key documents that had been confiscated by the prosecution during the investigations, including passports, cash bail, and title deeds, be returned to the accused.

Additionally, he directed that Waititu and the co-accused be given a 14-day window to appeal both the ruling and the judgment.

The sentencing follows a ruling on Wednesday where the Chief Magistrate found Waititu, together with the co-accused, guilty of having committed several crimes on various accounts among them a conflict of interest, award of tenders without the approval of the County Assembly of Kiambu, and forgery of documents among others.

During the ruling, Waititu was found guilty of conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property. 

Following the ruling on Wednesday, Waititu together with the convicted persons had pleaded for a non-custodial sentence, arguing that they had suffered immensely since their arraignment and deserved a second chance.

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his Wife Susan Wangari during a past event.

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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been found guilty of having committed two offences in the years-long Ksh588 million graft case.

Appearing before the Millimani Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki on Wednesday, Waititu, together with the co-accused, was found guilty of having committed several crimes on various accounts among them a conflict of interest, award of tenders without the approval of the County Assembly, and forgery of documents among others. 

During the ruling, Waititu was found guilty of conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property.

''With regards to those offenses as charged, I find the accused persons guilty as charged,'' Chief Magistrate Nzioka ruled. Waititu was accused alongside, among others, his wife Susan Wangari.

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu(right in flowery shirt) and his Wife Susan Wangare together with his co-accused during a court session at Milimani Anti Corruption court on February 12, 2025.

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The Chief Magistrate based his ruling on 12 accounts, most of which he found that the former Governor, together with his co-accused, were liable for subversion of the law.  

''Count one, first accused person (Waititu) guilty, count two, first accused person and Saika Two Estate Developers Limited guilty, count three, first accused person and Saika Two Developers limited guilty,'' read part of Nzioka's ruling.

''Inevitable conclusion, the first accused person you are viable in count number one for conflict of interest by acquiring an indirect person of interest accumulated sum of Ksh25 million.''

Chief Magistrate Nzioki, who initially found the accused with a case to answer in September 2022, ruled that Waititu, along with his wife and other county officials, were, however, acquitted of money laundering charges.

''With regards to offence of money laundering, contrary to section 311 in Roman as read with 16 and accounts 10, 11 and 13, I find the accused persons not guilty and I acquit them under the provision of section 215.''

Additionally, they were charged with fraud, conflict of interest, dealing with suspect property, money laundering, and abuse of office arising from the fraudulent award of tenders to a company owned by the Waititu family.

During the ruling, the Magistrate dismissed earlier claims by the former county boss that the case was politically motivated.

He assured the accused that he had thoroughly reviewed the documents submitted by both the prosecution and the defense and found no evidence of a political agenda.

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his Wife Susan Wangari during a past event.

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President William Ruto has finally appointed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) selection panel to oversee the process of selecting IEBC Commissioners.

The appointment was made via a Special Gazette Notice published on Monday after nearly a 3-year delay that caused political upheaval. The appointment process was delayed by numerous court cases and political disputes.

In a gazette notice, President Ruto appointed Kiome Lindah Gakii, Communication professional Oloo Adams, James Evans Misati, Nicodemus Kipchirchir Bore, Ambassador Koki Muli, Grignon Carolene Kituku, Tanui Andrew Kipkoech, Nelson Makanda and Fatuma Saman to be members of the panel.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7A of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, as read with paragraph 1 (2) of the First Schedule to the Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint (the 9-member team) to be Members of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of nominees for appointment as the Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission," read the notice in part.

President William Ruto during his maiden speech at the Bomas of Kenya after the former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati announced him as President-elect on August 15, 2022.

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The Head of State further revoked an earlier notice of selection panel appointments that had been Gazetted in 2023.

The nine appointees are set to be sworn into office at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi on Monday at 9:00 am.

The appointment of the nine panellists comes just two days after the High Court in Kiambu dismissed a petition challenging the constitution of the IEBC Commissioners Selection Panel.

The court ruled that the petitioner, Bonface Njogu, failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that persons with disabilities were excluded from the panel's empanelment.

In her ruling, Justice Dola Chepkwony further dismissed a petition challenging Azimio’s nomination process, saying the claim that the coalition failed to conduct a competitive and open recruitment exercise could not be substantiated.

There has been push and pull between the government and the opposition on the constitution of the selection panel, with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka blaming the government for deliberately delaying the process to interfere with the outcomes of the 2027 elections.

The appointment of Adams Oloo to the IEBC Selection Panel is expected to ignite debate. On Sunday, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna disclosed plans to challenge Oloo's inclusion alleging that he currently serves as a communication adviser in President Ruto's government.

The appointment of the IEBC Selection Panel marks a significant step toward recruiting seven commissioners who will oversee the facilitation of elections across the country.

As mandated by law, the commission must comprise commissioners and a secretariat led by the secretary to effectively carry out its functions.

Upon swearing in, the panel will embark on the constitution of the IEBC Commission, which is expected to immediately organize for the pending byelections and set in place the 2027 general elections strategy.

Currently, there are 11 electoral areas in need of by-elections for the National Assembly; with seven pending by-elections arising from the deaths of areas Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) while others resulted from President William Ruto elevating former Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi and former Nominated MP John Mbadi to his Cabinet.

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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Tuesday, January 14, increased the prices of Super Petrol, Kerosene, and Diesel in its latest fuel review.

In its announcement, the regulator noted that the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene increased by Ksh0.29 per litre, Ksh2.0 per litre, and Ksh3.0 per litre respectively.

This means that the prices of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will now retail at Ksh176.58, Diesel at Ksh167.06, and Kerosene at Ksh151.39 respectively.

"The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2025, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and the revised rates for excise duty adjusted for inflation as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2000," read the statement in part.

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According to EPRA, the increase in petroleum prices was informed by several factors key among them, the increase in the landed cost of imported diesel. However, the landed cost of super petrol and kerosene decreased, despite the upward trend in the latest prices.

"The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 0.54% from 55612.93 per cubic metre in November 2024 to US$611.69 per cubic metre in December 2024; Diesel Increased by 0.06% from US$643.69 per cubic metre to US$654.10 per cubic metre while Kerosene decreased by 12% from US$660.30 per cubic metre to US$619.64 per cubic metre over the same period."

EPRA noted that the calculated maximum retail prices for petroleum products would be in force for the next 30 days from Wednesday, January 15 to February 14.

The announcement comes as a shock for most Kenyans who had hoped that the prices would remain the same as last month. This was mainly because of the stability of the Shilling. 

This means that Kenyans will have to dig slightly deeper into their pockets even as there are fears of inflation, informed by the global inflation trends recorded within the last week.

''Concerns about inflation in advanced economies persisted during the week ending January 10, 2025. Inflation in the Euro Area increased to 2.4 per cent in December 2024 from 2.2 per cent in November signalling continued price pressures,'' data from the CBK stated in part.

Additionally, development comes as the Kenyan Shilling remains stable against major international and regional currencies. According to data from the Central Bank of Kenya, the Shilling traded at KSh 129.47 per US dollar during the week ending January 9, 2025.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), in its weekly bulletin released on Friday, January 9, reported that international oil prices remained stable during the week. However, the price of Murban oil recorded a slight increase, trading at USD 77.75( KSh10,066.29) per barrel as of January 9, 2025.

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A privately owned Cessna 172 aircraft, registration 5Y-CDC, crashed on Friday near Kwa-Chocha, adjacent to Royal Plaza in Malindi.

Details obtained by Kenyans.co.ke indicated that the aircraft, which was en route to Wilson Airport, went down at around 2:50 pm.

Videos shared with the publication showed the plane engulfed in flames as firefighters worked to contain the situation.

It was reported that the flight crew on board were safe and sustained no injuries, although, tragically, there were at least three fatalities.

Hundreds of Malindi residents gathered to witness the plane crash on Friday, January 10.

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The bodies of the three were seen lying on the side of the road, not far from the wreckage of the plane. 

A motorcycle, reportedly the one they were riding, was found lying on the ground nearby.

The plane is said to have landed near a new hotel that was yet to open, close to where several motorcycles were parked. Videos shared with Kenyans.co.ke showed parts of nearby buildings along the highway had also caught fire.

First responders, including firefighters and ambulances, were at the scene. Photos shared with this publication showed hundreds of residents gathered to witness the incident.

The accident caused a significant traffic snarl-up along the busy highway.

The cause of the crash and the number of people on board the plane were not immediately known. 

Over the past year, three other plane crashes had been reported. Among them was the crash in April 2023 that claimed the lives of the Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, and nine other military officers.

On September 16 2023, a chartered flight carrying ten passengers and one crew member crashed during takeoff in Migori. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

In March, a commercial plane, a De Havilland Canada Dash 8, collided mid-air with a Cessna 172M training aircraft over Nairobi National Park. The Dash 8 returned safely to Wilson Airport with all 44 passengers unharmed. Tragically, the Cessna crashed, killing both occupants.

Former CDF General Francis Ogolla during Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2023 (left) and the chopper crash that claimed the life of the CDF and other military personnel.

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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday, January 9, released the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) exam results at the Mitihani House in Nairobi.

CS Ogamba revealed that a total of 962,512 sat for the nationwide examination that concluded on November 22, 2024.

According to KNEC CEO David Njegere this number was a 7.19 per cent increase, a rare record that was last recorded in 2020. It is an increase from 899,453 students who sat for the same examination in 2023.

In his announcement, Ogamba announced that 17 subjects, including Maths, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, recorded improvements while 10 subjects, including English and Home Science, recorded drops in performance. 

Students sitting for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KEPSEA) exams.

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He further noted that a total of 246,391 scored direct entry to university grades of above C+ compared to 201,133 in 2023. He, however, confirmed that results for 2,829 candidates were withheld pending completion of investigations over malpractices. 91 teachers are facing disciplinary action over malpractices.

The total number of examination results cancelled for irregularities was 840.

On the other hand, Njegere noted that the 2024 exercise did not report earlier exposure to the examination papers due to new technology stating, "This year, we did not have a single case of early exposure to the examination materials."

While releasing the exams, Ogamba noted that for the first time, the Ministry will introduce mid-year tests for individuals wishing to repeat KCSE exams.

"Starting this year and following extensive stakeholder consultation, I wish to announce that KNEC will introduce a mid-year series of the KCSE examination. It will target candidates wishing to repeat the examination," he stated.

For the first time since the inception of KCSE, the female candidates were more than the male candidates recording 482,202 girls to 480,310 boys.

In the lead-up to Thursday's release of the results, President William Ruto expressed his optimism in the education system, stating that he had noted an increase in the number of girls enrolled in school.

"Consequently, performance is improving in schools all over the country. More girls, for instance, are now enrolling and completing their schooling," he stated.

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President William Ruto has expanded the mandate of three cabinet secretaries by reassigning them more dockets on Saturday, December 28.

PCS Musalia Mudavadi, who doubles as Foreign CS, will now handle the Information, Communication, and Digital Economy while Aden Duale, who is in charge of the Environment, will handle the Agriculture Ministry.

Salim Mvurya, who was transferred to the Sports docket, will also handle the Trade Ministry as the Cabinet continues to reposition itself.

In a press statement, Chief of Staff Felix Koskei explained that the changes were necessary to keep the executive running after changes effected by the Head of State before Christmas.

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"Following the changes effected within Cabinet on December 19, 2024, and as the Cabinet Secretary nominees undergo the requisite parliamentary approval process, His Excellency the President has assigned acting Cabinet Secretaries to the vacant ministerial portfolios,"  read the notice in part.

"In that regard, it is notified that the Head of State and Government has pursuant to Article 152(5)(a) of the Constitution, assigned the vacant ministerial portfolios to the following Cabinet Secretaries in an acting capacity," the notice added.

The realignment follows the recent Cabinet reshuffle where Ruto nominated Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture), Lee Kinyanjui(Trade), and William Kabogo(Information) as CSs pending parliamentary approval.

In the meantime, Mudavadi, Duale and Mvurya are set to steady the ship before the three leaders appear before a Parliamentary committee for vetting on January 14, 2025. The session with the Appointments Committee will begin at noon with former Health CS Kagwe, followed by Kabogo at 3 pm.

Former Nakuru Governor Kinyanjui's grilling session will begin at 5 pm rounding off the vetting of the three leaders.

The three, who are leaders allied to former President Uhuru Kenyatta are believed to be the results of a meeting between Uhuru and his predecessor Ruto, dubbed the 'Ichaweri Summit'.  Political observers pointed to the meeting as Ruto co-opted Uhuru into his administration to form a 'super broad-based government'.   

This was after the inclusion of leaders allied to Raila Odinga in the aftermath of the July-August Gen Z protests that triggered the formation of a broad-based government. Ruto defended the move to nominate Uhuru's allies terming it as a great step towards fostering unity amongst Kenyans.

While speaking during a past church service at AIC Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu, he expressed confidence in the nominees, emphasizing that they would play a crucial role in helping the government address critical issues affecting Kenyans.

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The High Court has declared the new university funding model as illegal and unconstitutional. 

Justice Chacha Mwita on Friday, December 20, ruled that the fund introduced in May last year is unlawful due to its lack of legal foundation, discriminatory nature, and failure to involve public participation.

"It should have been subjected to the public so that the public comments before it's implementation," justice Mwita noted.

According to the judge, the changes that are the flagship of President William Ruto did not adhere to the necessary legal provisions when creating the model.

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As a result, Mwita directed the Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos, the Attorney General, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Trustees of the Universities Fund Kenya, and the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCPS) not to implement the model.

Mwita made the directions in the case filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) last year.

The Higher Education Funding Model according to the government was intended at addressing financial challenges in public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

The model shifts from the previous Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) system, which provided block funding to institutions, to a student-centered approach that allocates financial support based on individual student needs.

In its court filing, KHRC asserted that the model was unconstitutional since it failed to cater to needy students.

The petitioners mentioned that the new model created confusion in selecting TVET courses as students face delays due to a lack of clear instructions from KUCCPS. 

"The variable scholarship and loan funding model is arbitrary, obscure, expensive, undefined, and illegal; an affront to the right to education as part of economic social rights," part of the petition by the KHRC read.

Judge Mwita condemned the government's move to shift the responsibility to parents, saying that it's the government's responsibility to fund public universities. The judge added that passing the responsibility to parents was a violation of the Constitution, adding the legitimate anticipation was infringed.

The implementation of the funding model caused university students to protest, with most of them rejecting it. The model had led to some students missing spots in university over lack of funding.

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President William Ruto on Thursday nominated Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen as Interior CS while carrying out a major reshuffle in the senior ranks of the Executive.

In the announcement made public by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed on Thursday, Ruto nominated the current Sports CS to replace former CS of Interior Kithure Kindiki who ascended to serve as the country's deputy president.

"His Excellency the President has today made nominations, re-assignments and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive. The nominations effected are in regard to individuals to serve the Nation in its foremost policy organ - Cabinet - as well as in the Foreign Service," read the notice in part.

Murkomen will take over the Ministry of Interior from the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi who has been holding the office in acting capacity since Kindiki vacated.

Kipchumba Murkomen during a meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2024. PHOTO/Kipchumba Murkomen

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Similarly, former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is expected to make a comeback he was nominated to fill the position of the CS for the Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Development. If approved, Kagwe will be taking over from Dr Andrew Karanja who is the current Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary.

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo was also nominated to the position of CS to the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy and is set to replace Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u, who is the current Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy.

Another winner in Ruto's Cabinet shake-up was former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui who was nominated to fill the position of Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. He is poised to take over from Salim Mvurya whom the President has reassigned to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports. 

The Ministry of Interior is a powerful docket that is often allocated to close allies of the sitting president because it is tasked with maintaining internal security and overseeing national registration services among other key responsibilities.

In Kenya, the Ministry has a significant history that reflects the country’s political evolution and administrative needs since its establishment. Appointments to the office are taken seriously as it points to the political tone of the country.

Murkomen's former docket of Sports is set to be taken over by Salim Mvurya who is the current CS of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.

The process of appointing a new cabinet secretary involves several steps including the nomination of names by the president, who in turn will forward the names for vetting by the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments.

This committee assesses the suitability of nominees based on their qualifications and knowledge relevant to the portfolio they are nominated for. 

"His Excellency the President has transmitted the nominations of Cabinet Secretaries, High Commissioners, Ambassadors, and Permanent Representatives to the National Assembly for consideration and approval by Parliament in fulfilment of the legal requirements set out under our nation's supreme law," added the statement.

The shake-up is seen as a way for Ruto to appease his political allies and cement loyalty to his administration. In the recent past, the President has advocated for forming a broad-based government that includes people from all the regions of the country. 

President William Ruto delivers an address during the 11th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit at State House Nairobi, on Monday, December 16, 2024.

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The High Court has extended orders staying the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. 

The ruling issued on Wednesday, December 18, extends the conservatory orders barring her removal from office for another 120 days. This is to allow the court to hear and determine her objections to the impeachment.

In the ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the embattled governor is set to continue serving in her capacity after the judge determined that a leadership vacuum in the county would lead to a crippling of operations at the county.

The judge stated that the decision to uphold the orders issued by the High Court in Meru allowed Mwangaza to continue discharging her gubernatorial duties before the full and final hearing set for a later date. 

A photo collage of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the Senate building in Nairobi.

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"I shall in this ruling confirm and extend the interim (conservatory) orders for a period of 120 days from the date hereof, in that time, the petitioner shall continue to serve as the governor of Meru County with a provision that a judgment in this matter may be rendered before the lapse of those 120 days on the date hereof," the judge ruled.

By upholding the conservatory orders, Justice Mwamuye rejected an application by the Senate to lift the orders that would effectively rubberstamp her dismissal from office.

The judge stressed that the aspect of public interest was a significant factor in the delivery of his ruling, stating that the people of Meru needed to have a leader in the office of the governor

"To my mind, the public interest as it applied to the people of Meru County, the wider people of Kenya, would be best served by the confirmation and extension of the interim conservatory orders in place pending the expedited hearing and determination of the petition," Mwamuye averred.

"The refusal to confirm and extend those orders would result in a gubernatorial succession in Meru County, which, in the event that the petition was to succeed in a few months, would have to be undone by this court and/or other courts at great public cost," he added.

Mwangaza was impeached on August 21, after the Senate upheld her impeachment for gross misconduct, abuse of office and gross violation of the Constitution.

The decision was reached following a vote in the Senate, with Speaker Amason Kingi announcing the outcome.

"Pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution, Section 33 of the County Government Act, and Standing Order 86 of the Senate Standing Orders, the Senate has resolved to remove from office by impeachment Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, the Governor of Meru County, and the governor accordingly ceases to hold office," Speaker Kingi declared after the voting. 

After the delivery of the ruling, Mwangaza was seen shedding a tear as the High Court seemingly handed her a reprieve in her long-standing battle against her ouster that has led to a disruption of operations at the county government.

While speaking to the media after the court proceedings, Mwangaza expressed her gratitude to God and the courts pledging her cooperation with the courts going forward.

"I am so happy today. I want to thank our courts and our people for the support and that for the days we have been given, we will comply with the courts. I believe that whatever God has given to a person, no one can take it from that person," she stated. 

Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza.

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