The Controller of Budget (COB) Margaret Nyakang’o has denied a request to bar Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza from withdrawing funds from the County Revenue Fund.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi had made the request to the COB, arguing that Mwangaza should not be allowed to make any withdrawals pending her impeachment tussle.
Nyakang’o argued that Mwangaza still remains the elected governor until the court gives further orders.
“This then means that the Governor has the capacity to assent to the Appropriation Bill as envisaged under section 24(1)(a) of the County Governments Act,” he said.
“Consequently, in light of the Court orders and the Appropriations Act being assented into law, the office is unable to acquiesce to your request to not authorise withdrawal from the Meru County Revenue Fund.”
Mwangaza unsuccessfully faced her third impeachment on August 21 after a contentious late-night voting session at the Senate confirmed all three charges against the embattled Governor.
On the first charge of gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, the Senate found Kawira guilty, with 26 Senators voting to confirm the charge, 4 voting against it, and 14 abstaining.
The second charge followed a similar pattern, with 26 Senators voting in favour, 2 opposing, and 14 abstaining. The third charge, abuse of office, saw 27 Senators voting to confirm the charge, 1 voting against it, and 14 abstaining.
High Court has temporarily stayed her ousting pending the hearing of the case on September 17, 2024, when the court will review compliance with these orders and set a date to highlight the written submissions…CONTINUE READING>>
