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The troubles in Meru that could dim Kawira Mwangaza's light

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza with her husband Murega Barechu during a press conference. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza hit the ground running after defeating heavyweights in the August 9 election. The ground then retaliated by thrashing her.

She wasted no time in dismissing a few officials from Kiraitu Murungi's government, the most notable of whom was John Ntoiti, the CEO of Meru Revenue Board, who was famous for leading a high-handed county inspectorate delegation to demand mast licence levies from her television station.

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