By Gerald Mukembu
Persons living with disability (PWDs) chairman and political activist Mike Makarina and a section of residents claims the Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is seriously sick alleged mishandling by police.
Makarina, who is a staunch supporter of Mwangaza pleaded with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to take stern action against any perpetrators who mishandled Mwangaza in Igoji on Sunday.
He urged the interior ministry led by CS Kipchumba Murkomen to beef up Mwangaza’s security during her Okolea programs within the County.
“We only recognize Governor Kawira Mwangaza who was overwhelmingly voted by Meru residents not interim Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia. We will never relent on the fight to reclaim Mwangaza’s 2022 snatched victory by power angry leaders. Why is she being fought for no apparent reason,” Makarina who was accompanied by a countable number of residents said.
Makarina said they are planning to start Countywide protests from next Monday and castigate the incompetence of President William Ruto’s led administration.
Makarina condemned the beating and alleged subsequent inappropriate touching of Mwangaza’s private parts.
Makarina wondered why other leaders are given paramount security but is beaten with an aim to get rid of her Okolea program that has saved several vulnerable Meru people.
Makarina said they are aware of the scheme by some leaders who are now orchestrating evil plans to shoot Mwangaza dead.
“They better arrest me. I am ready to face DCI and write a statement. We are aware of thieves who are regrouping and have set their eyes to siphon County funds. We don’t fear them. CS Murkomen should stop disrupting Mwangaza meetings. We demand respect for Meru women. Mwangaza is sick and her life is in danger. The Okolea program will still continue on Sunday,” he said.
He also claimed that Governor M’Ethingia has sacked all officers who were employed during Mwangaza’s two years tenure whereas Mwangaza never did so to those who were employed by Former Governors Peter Munya or Kiraitu Murungi.
Triposa Mukima, a resident from Mwiteria, praised Mwangaza’s Okolea program saying it has transformed lives of the vulnerable in the community.
“Mwangaza is a man in woman’s clothing. We rally behind and support her fully,” she said.
She urged the former governor to quickly launch her intended political party.
Mike Makarina and a section of Meru residents.
