Political and cultural leaders in Meru County have declared an end to their long-standing political battles following the successful impeachment of former Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the swearing-in of Isaac Mutuma as the county’s fourth governor.
At the inauguration ceremony, which was attended by key political figures, religious leaders, and the influential Meru Council of Elders (Nchuri Ncheke), leaders openly admitted to playing a role in Mwangaza’s removal, describing it as a “necessary intervention” to restore stability in the county. Some even boasted about their involvement, emphasizing that their mission had been to safeguard Meru’s leadership from what they termed as failed governance.
The Nchuri Ncheke elders did not hold back in their criticism of Mwangaza, branding her a “defeated neo-colonialist” whose leadership, they claimed, had undermined local governance. With her removal secured, they declared an end to political hostilities and pledged to rally behind the new administration.
In his maiden speech, Governor Isaac Mutuma struck a conciliatory tone, calling for unity and reconciliation among Meru residents. He acknowledged the turbulence of the past leadership and vowed to usher in a new era of stability and progress.“The last chapter was painful, but today we turn a new page.
I call upon all leaders and citizens to join hands in rebuilding our great county,” said Mutuma.His inauguration marks the beginning of a fresh political chapter in Meru, as leaders, once bitterly divided, now commit to working together for the county’s future.
