By Brian Gitonga
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has announced plans to launch her own political party, signaling her intention to stage a strong political comeback months after being impeached from office.
Speaking during her Okolea outreach programme in Kaguma, Central Imenti Constituency, Mwangaza addressed the public for the first time since her removal.
She appeared confident as she outlined her future political ambitions and took direct jabs at both her critics and the current county leadership.
With hundreds of residents in attendance, the former governor revealed that her new political outfit would field candidates for various elective positions across Meru County, including Members of County Assembly (MCAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs).
“God has blessed us with a political party and we will launch it even here in Kaguma. They made me suffer because I lack MCAs since I was elected as an independent candidate with not even a single MCA. If I come to you my people, will you give me one of your children whom you want? The one who we will work together without any problems,” she said.
Mwangaza emphasized that the lack of party affiliated MCAs during her tenure was a key factor in the political turbulence she faced, culminating in her impeachment.
She called on the residents to rally behind her in building a political structure that would ensure smoother governance.
The former county boss also criticized those she believes engineered her ouster, claiming they misled President William Ruto into supporting her removal, only to abandon him soon after.
Mwangaza reaffirmed her commitment to pursuing the gubernatorial seat and dismissed any speculation about her seeking other political roles.
“Our case is in the court and we have been allocated three judges so that the case can be heard. And I will stop to be ‘governor ni mama’ when votes will be cast.
The day we will vote and have mama defeated, that's the day I will stop being 'governor ni mama'. I don't want the position of MCA, MP or Senator. I'm only after the gubernatorial position and so I wonder what you want from me.
They took my position using the backdoor and now can they hinder me from coming to bless you?” she posed to the cheering crowd.
Mwangaza was accompanied by her husband, Murega Baichu, and lawyer Mugambi Imanyara, a seasoned advocate and senatorial aspirant in Meru County.
Imanyara, who has long been associated with Mwangaza’s political journey, strongly defended the continuity of the Okolea programme, which aims to uplift vulnerable households through community donations and assistance.
He dismissed attempts by authorities to disrupt the initiative, insisting it would only end when the people themselves rejected it.
“This program of Okolea will stop the day we will come to the venue and find no one to okolea. And that day will never come. Okolea will not be stopped by teargas or other people coming to harass others here. It will only be stopped when you people come and say that you no longer want the program and that day will never come,” said Imanyara.
He also rallied the crowd to support Mwangaza’s mission by ensuring she has political backing within the Meru County Assembly.
“Because we have seen how they know to impeach people. I want you to fill MCAs in that assembly so that mama can have her following. How many of you are agreeing to this?” he asked.
Towards the end of the meeting, Mwangaza called for transparency and development from the current administration, noting that she left behind substantial funds when exiting office.
“The money that I left, more than 1.4 billion, we want to see serious work in progress. For the roads, we want them constructed and constructed well for that matter,” she said.
While she did not reveal the exact launch date for the political party.
Mwangaza assured her supporters that the unveiling would take place in the coming days, promising a fresh political direction and stronger grassroots representation across Meru County.
