Isaac Mtuma has been sworn in as the new Meru Governor.
He will replace Kawira Mwangaza, whom the court upheld her impeachment on March 14 2025.
The ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Mwangaza did not meet the legal threshold to overturn the Senate’s decision affirming that her impeachment was within her constitutional rights.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Mwendantu grounds in Meru on Monday, 17, 2025.
The inauguration was attended by a section of leaders including Water CS Eric Muga, Cooperative PS Patrick Kiburi, Deputy Laikipia Governor Reuben Kamuri among other leaders.
Taking the oath of office, Mutuma promised to serve the people of Meru with diligence.
“I solemnly swear to truly and diligently serve the people of Kenya under the office of the governor Meru”, he declared.
Meru leaders, on the other hand, urged Governor Mutuma to unite the county, which, according to them, has been married by political strife since Mwangaza’s election in 2022.
They also emphasized 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.
