New Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia on Monday held his first Cabinet Meeting, made of members appointed by his predecessor Kawira Mwangaza.
In the Cabinet meeting, Governor Mutuma assured the CECMs and Chief Officers that their exit and transition will be smooth without any harassment.
Governor Mutuma said he has extensively motivated them to ensure smooth transition when he names his new Cabinet soon.
As a result of the new administration, the Meru County Assembly has also withdrawn impeachment motions they had tabled against 6 of the 10 members of Mwangaza’s Cabinet.
After his swearing in on Monday, governor Mutuma requested the Members of County Assembly (MCAs) to allow the CECMs go home with dignity, as they are constitutionally supposed to vacate office with exit of Mwangaza.
The officials that had been targeted in the impeachment included; County Secretary Dr. Kiambi Atheru, Ibrahim Mutwiri (Finance), Thurania Ithana (Roads), Benjamin Mungania (Youth and Sports) and Dickson Munene (Legal Affairs).
Jackson Muthamia (Water), Yusuf Kithure (Education) and Harriet Makena (Trade) have been targeted under censure motions.
A motion for removal of the CECMs was tabled on grounds of gross misconduct, abuse office and incompetence.
Other accusations include failure to attend County Assembly sessions and addressing critical issues within their ministries, raising concerns and questions among residents about the county’s performance.
