Mwangazi abandons UDA

The embattled former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has abandoned UDA party affiliated to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) blaming it on her impeachment.

 Mwangaza, who was ousted by the Senate after an impeachment motion sponsored by UDA-affiliated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), plans to launch a new political party ahead of the 2027 elections, according to her husband, Murega Baichu.

 “Even as we wait for the case at the Appeal Court, we have a party already registered. We will have a candidate in the 2027 election,” said Baichu.

Mwangaza joined UDA in April 2023 after winning the governorship as an independent candidate in 2022.

Then-UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala received her into the party and later attempted to block the impeachment motion, urging Kinya to withdraw it. However, UDA MCAs ignored his plea and proceeded with the ouster.