Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza joins Ruto’s UDA party
2 min read
Meru Governor Kawira Governor has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of President Ruto
Meru Governor Kawira Governor has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of President Ruto.
Gov Mwangaza was officially welcomed to the party by UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire and Secretary General Cleophas Malala.
Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Mwangaza noted that the decision to join came after a series of consultations and prayers.
To make it clear, Mwangaza announced that she is ready to work with the party and she will defend her gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket.
“I have prayed and asked God to give us direction. So today I have to say that this is the sign and the party is UDA. There is no secret here, in 2027 I will be a UDA candidate,” she announced.
“President William Ruto is my friend and this is the party that respects and gives opportunities to women,” she added.
In her acceptance speech, Mwangaza extended an olive branch to Meru leaders asking them to drop political differences and agree to work together.
Gov Mwangaza who was elected on an independent ticket described the decision as historical which she insisted was key to transforming politics in Meru.
Ruto Economic Advisor addresses controversy over how the president spent Ksh631 billion in 3 months
Meru Deputy Speaker Mwenda Ali seriously injured, loses TWO daughter in tragic road accident
Kenya Airways receives second Boeing 738 freighter aircraft
Foreign investors continue mass exodus from the Nairobi Securities Exchange
IG Koome responds after criticism by Ruto allies over insecurity in North Rift
The governor has been at loggerheads with some political leaders from her county since she was elected, a standoff that triggered the two foiled motions of impeachment.
Embu Governor Mbarire congratulated Mwangaza for joining the ruling party making it clear that the party was ready to support her ambitions.
She echoed Mwangaza’s sentiments calling for political tolerance in Meru County.
The move ends months of speculations about the governor has claimed that she would join UDA ahead of the 2027 polls.
The law bars governors elected as independents from joining any political party during their tenure as such would lead to legal issues that can make a county boss lose a seat.
Also read,
Wife stabs an elite police officer to death
Doctors reject government’s Sh2.4 billion offer to end strike
Angry protesters storm police station, burn houses, destroy property, injure police officers
Top security boss found dead in his house
Details of President Ruto visit to Ghana, Guinea Bissau
Ruto makes new appointments to UDA leadership; announces dates for party elections
Follow us
