Meru County Assembly has been served with a court order halting the impeachment debate against Governor Kawira Mwangaza, which was set to take place today.
This is after Judge Linus Kassan issued the ruling on Wednesday, pending a decision on a case filed by Mwangaza challenging the impeachment process.
“The impeachment process is halted Pending my ruling and since this is a matter of public interest, the rulings will be delivered on Monday 29th July 2024 via email to all parties,” the Judge ruled.
The orders were availed by Mwangaza’s lawyers under high-security today at the County Assembly.
Governor Mwangaza had sought to prevent the MCAs from pursuing her impeachment, arguing that the motion is flawed and driven by her political opponents.
“There will be no prejudice to any party if the court issues conservatory orders. The court can be bold enough to exercise its powers. It will be a waste of time if directions are issued on Thursday,” Mwangaza’s Lawyer Elias Mutuma told the Court.
The decision comes as a reprieve for the Governor Mwangaza, who is facing intense political pressure from the local MCAs and her fourth impeachment attempt.
The MCAs have accused Mwangaza of gross violations of the Constitution, national and county laws, and alleged abuse of office.
On Monday, a section of MCAs opposed the proposed motion to impeach Governor Mwangaza, a move that could see the motion collapse in the assembly.
The 10 MCAs who initially signed in favor of the proposed motion made a U-turn, asking the mover to withdraw the motion and allow for dialogue between the two arms of government.
