Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was named the new party leader of Umoja na Maendeleo Party, taking over from Charles Wambora Mugambi.
She was pictured with former Embu Governor Martin Wambora at the party offices amid speculations they had teamed up to drive the party affairs in the region at large.
In a gazette notice dated July 4, the Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu announced the changes, explaining that any person opposed to Mwangaza’s new role to provide a written submission to her office within seven days.
In other changes, Victor Koome Mwangaza will take over as the Deputy Party Leader from Haron Shamala.
Miriam Karwira will serve as the party’s national chairperson.
Robert Murega Rimberia was appointed as the party’s Secretary-General, succeeding Stella Kagendo.
“Any person with written submissions concerning the intended changes by the political party shall within seven (7) days from the date of this publication make their written submissions to the Registrar of Political Parties,” the notice read in part.
The former governor’s new appointment came after she ditched the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with her husband Murega Baichu claiming that the ruling party orchestrated Mwangaza’s impeachment.
In August last year, Meru MCAs impeached Mwangaza after two unsuccessful attempts.
She was accused of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and gross violation of the constitution.
Mwangaza was succeeded by Isaac Mutuma,who was sworn in three days after the impeachment.
Her case is pending in court and she hopes to be cleared to enable her run for a political seat.
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