Senate should up its defence of devolution

The senators should carefully probe each and every attempt to impeach a governor. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza even before settling in office does not sit well for Kenya's devolution dream. By winning the governorship on an Independent ticket and trouncing politically astute men, Mrs Mwangaza brought freshness into Meru County.

Her popularity on the campaign trail was a notch higher and residents, especially women, saw real hope in her leadership. They expected prudent use of county resources and an administration that would set their priorities right. They hoped that corruption, abuse of office and nepotism would be in the dust bins of history.