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Attempts to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza took a new twist yesterday when 10 Members of the County Assembly changed their minds and voiced opposition to the move.

The MCAs are now calling for dialogue between their colleagues and the embattled governor to iron out the fallout that has engulfed the devolved unit for the two last two years since their election.

MCAs Felix Kithinji (Ruiri Rwarera), Martin Kimathi (Timau), Jacob Mwirigi (Kibirichia), Jennifer Murogocho (Kiirua/Naari), John Ethaiba (Nkomo), Domiano Muchui (Igoji East), Sarah Gakii (nominated), Caleb Mutethia (Municipality), Harun Thuranira (Abogeta) and Patrick Mwirigi (Ntunene) want the differences sorted out amicably.

Proposed motion

The 10  who had initially signed in favour of the proposed motion have now made a U-turn, and asked the mover, Zipporah Kinya, who is also the Deputy Majority Leader to withdraw the motion to give dialogue a chance.

They say the motion was rushed through since there was a proposal from the presidency to have dialogue that was supposed to be conducted by the Njuri Ncheke council of elders and religious leaders.

The MCAs have also accused their counterparts of not prioritising the passing of the 2024/2025 budget, a move they say could paralyze the operations of the county government including payment of salaries to employees.

The number of MCAs opposed to the motion now stands at 23 out of 69 leaving 46 members supporting it which is the number required to pass the motion.

If one member from the 46 decides to cross to the other side then the motion could fail to meet the threshold.