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Senate sets date to hear Mangaza's impeachment charges

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. [File, Standard]

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will appear before the Senate for the third time in two years since assuming office following impeachment by the county assembly.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has received a letter from the Meru County Assembly Speaker informing him of the approval of an impeachment motion against Mwangaza.

Kingi said that senators will on August 14, 2024 hold a special sitting to hear the charges against Mwangaza in accordance with Senate Standing Order 33(5).

“Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1) of the Senate on request of the Senate Majority Leader with the support of the requisite number of senators and upon receipt of a letter from the Speaker of Meru County Assembly on approval of a motion of removal from office of Governor Kawira Mwangaza the Senate will have a special sitting for hearing of charges,” he said.