Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has accused male politicians of orchestrating her impeachment due to gender discrimination.

According to her, the removal was not based on performance but was instead a strategic move to sideline women in leadership.

Mwangaza speaks out

In a statement shared online, Mwangaza explained that she consistently faced resistance from leaders unwilling to accept female leadership.

Furthermore, she believes that her impeachment was not an isolated event but rather a coordinated effort involving political rivals and the National Government.

“I am breaking my silence to highlight the deep injustices I faced as a woman leading in a patriarchal society,” she wrote.

Additionally, she claimed that male politicians and opponents deliberately worked together to push her out of office. In her view, their goal was to maintain male dominance in Meru politics.

Swearing-In Ceremony Raises Concerns

Mwangaza also pointed to the swearing-in of her successor, Isaac Mutuma, as further proof of a well-planned scheme.

She observed that her rivals openly celebrated the event, which, in her opinion, suggested it was part of a larger plan to suppress female leadership.

“It is disappointing that in 2025, women in politics still face discrimination, exclusion, and targeted harassment,” she stated.

Moreover, she described her impeachment as a clear reminder of the many obstacles women continue to face in governance.

Legal Action and Demand for Accountability

Moving forward, Mwangaza vowed to explore all legal options to challenge her removal. At the same time, she urged her supporters to remain vocal and demand transparency and accountability from all leaders.

Since assuming office in August 2022, she had been in constant conflict with the Meru County Assembly, which frequently criticized her leadership.

Notably, the MCAs made three impeachment attempts before finally succeeding, despite her efforts to fight them off.

Court Upholds Impeachment

Ultimately, the High Court upheld her impeachment, ruling that the process adhered to legal standards.

Judge Bahati Mwamuye stated, “The petition dated December 23, 2024, does not meet the legal standard required to overturn the Senate’s decision.”

With this ruling, Mwangaza’s tenure as governor has officially come to an end. However, she maintains that her fight for justice is far from over.