Celebrations rocked Meru County on Monday following the swearing in of Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia as the fourth governor, succeeding Kawira Mwangaza.
The event, held at Mwendantu Grounds, was marked by joy and dancing among residents and leaders who witnessed the historic moment.
As Mutuma took the oath of office, he pledged to serve the people of Meru with diligence and integrity.
“I solemnly swear to truly and diligently serve the people of Kenya under the office of the governor of Meru,” he declared.
Having served as the deputy governor since 2022, Mutuma ascended to the county’s top leadership after Mwangaza’s impeachment was upheld by a court ruling on March 14, 2025.
Mwangaza was impeached by the Senate on August 21, 2024, on charges of gross misconduct and violation of the Constitution. The motion saw 26 senators vote for her removal, while 14 abstained and four opposed her ouster.
Meru leaders have urged Governor Mutuma to unite the county which has been marred by political strife since Mwangaza’s election in 2022.
Majority Whip Jim Muchui emphasised that the county had suffered due to leadership instability and expressed hope in the new governor’s ability to mend relations between the executive and the county assembly.
