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President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has once again intervened in the impeachment attempts against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and ordered the process to be stopped.

Consequently, the party has summoned the mover of the motion, Zipporah Kinya who is also the Deputy Majority Leader to UDA headquarters this morning.

UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala says in a letter dated July 19, 2024 that owing to the current political developments in the country, it is now logical for the MCAs to proceed with the impeachment.

“In light of these develop ments, UDA party directs you to withdraw the impeachment motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza with immediate effect, in the interest of our party’s cohesion and stability,” says Malala.

Strategic foresight

Malala goes on to state: “Given the current socio-political climate across the country, it is imperative that we, as a party, demonstrate unity and strategic foresight.”

Malala directed Kinya to report to UDA offices this morning for a comprehensive discussion on the matter with a view to coming up with the way forward.

Malala also disclosed that party leadership scheduled to hold another consultative meeting with Kinya and other MCAs next Thursday over the issue.

“Subsequently, a meeting with the party leadership is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024. Your presence and insights will be crucial for our collective strategy and decision making process,” Malala says in his letter.

Malala says the withdrawal of the impeachment motion will demonstrate unity and give the party room to initiate strategic foresight to avert any future conflict that might result in straining political relationships further.

In her motion, Kinya had accused Mwangaza of alleged gross violation of the Constitution, alleged gross violation of various national and county laws, and alleged abuse of office, among other issues.

Gross violations

“Public petitions have been presented to the county assembly including petition No. 5 of 2023 brought by 1,611 members of the public and statements have been sought by the members of the county assembly on the various gross violations and instances of abuse of office by the governor and recommendations made by the county assembly on the various gross violations,” the MCA had observed while tabling the motion last Wednesday.