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New Meru Governor Mutuma reverses Kawira policies

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma delivers his acceptance speech after being sworn in by Justice Bahati Mwamuye at Mwendantu Grounds, on March 17, 2025, after the High Court upheld the impeachment of Kawira Mwangaza. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Newly sworn-in Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma began his tenure by reversing several controversial policies implemented by his impeached predecessor Kawira Mwangaza.

Mutuma, who took the oath of office Monday at Mwendantu Grounds before Justice Anthony Kimani, also reinstated programmes initiated by former Governors Kiraitu Murungi and Peter Munya.

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