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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.
But she soon entered a turbulent period as disenchantment crept in from all sides, most notably the county assembly. Governor Kawira, who is not afraid of confrontation, has so far weathered the storm, despite several run-ins with MCAs and some of her political tormentors.
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