How Mwangaza's political star was dimmed amid opposition, infighting

Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. January 28, 2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

When she made history in 2022 by outmuscling political titans and veteran politicians to clinch the Meru governorship, many were waiting to see how Kawira Mwangaza would navigate the murky political waters.

Despite her win, several tides had lined up against her, which would later contribute to her downfall as she now faces a challenging moment for a career she had built with grit, prayers, and sheer hard work to win the hearts of voters.

Observers believe it will take extreme luck for her to weave her way back to the powerful seat as she struggles with a deficiency of political goodwill even if she were to lodge another successful appeal.