The political tribulations facing embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza have revealed the hurdles leaders elected on independent tickets face in discharging their duties. Ms Mwangaza, whose impeachment motion sailed through the Meru County Assembly for the second time on Wednesday last week, is now hoping that the Senate will hand her a lifeline. Sidelined, lonely and deserted by leaders from the region, no political party has come to the rescue of Ms Mwangaza. Ms Gakii Mbui, who led other women professionals from the county, said the fight was to ensure good governance in the management of Meru County. “It, therefore, follows that each elected representative ... exercises the sovereign power of the people the member represents in the House,” Mr Muturi said.

Source: Daily Nation October 30, 2023 12:31 UTC