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Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and her husband Murega Baichu at Parliament Buildings after she survived impeachment, November 8, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
A scandalous outburst attributed to Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi and last-minute calls to senators by Azimio leader Raila Odinga saved embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza from a decision that would have ended her political career.
A senator allied to Azimio who spoke to The Standard said that most senators who watched the videos played showing Aburi demeaning the governor changed their minds and they decided to vote against the second impeachment motion that she faced in less than one year.
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