The impeachment saga of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza took a notable turn on Tuesday as High Court Justice Bahati Mwamuye ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest Moses Kimson, a Meru voter, for contempt of court.
Kimson’s disruptive behavior during a virtual court session—sending a text message and vocally questioning the judge about the court’s order that reinstated Mwangaza—was deemed contemptuous by the court, particularly as his message highlighted public grievances about healthcare shortages in Meru.
In a parallel development, the Council of Governors (COG) is seeking to join the ongoing legal proceedings, arguing that their participation is critical to address the implications of the impeachment process on county governance and constitutional law.
COG believes the case’s outcome could set important precedents for future impeachment actions across the country.
However, the Senate has expressed strong opposition to COG’s involvement, interpreting it as a potential strategy to prolong the case and bolster Mwangaza’s position, who is currently benefiting from ex parte orders.
Justice Mwamuye has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to discuss applications from COG, FIDA, and other interested parties.
Additionally, he has instructed Kimson to appear before him to justify his actions, which could lead to further legal consequences.
Governor Mwangaza is challenging the impeachment process, asserting that it was conducted on an unofficial Senate sitting day, violating constitutional mandates.
She claims that the charges against her do not meet the legal standards for removal and argues that reintroducing previously failed charges violates her rights under Article 50(2) of the Constitution, amounting to double jeopardy.
 seeks to join the ongoing case, asserting that their participation is essential to address the implications of the impeachment process on county governance and constitutional law.){kind=link}