Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and members of the county assembly have resolved their dispute about the termination of the peace agreement signed by the division of the ward.
The latter, after a reconciliation meeting with Budget Controller Margaret Nyakong’o, informed the MCAs that the House’s funds were illegal and provided an equivalent alternative.
Nyakong’o said that the ward development projects that will be identified through the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) members of the CPRD will be distributed evenly.
On their part, the MCAs, led by the Speaker of the Assembly Ayub Bundy, promised to work with the d Governor, assuring that they will focus on their constitutional duties.
However, they insisted that they would not have a quarrel and went on to call on Mwangaza to solve the problem herself, saying that the people have refused the power to determine the development project.
The governor said, she is responsible for determining the projects for the entire county. We told the people of Meru, if there is a bad road, call the governor, if you need tolls, call the governor.”
The latest comes after a long saga involving Mwangaza and the county assembly over the chamber’s treasury, among other issues. After the MCAs vowed to impeach the governor.
In an incident on Tuesday, the governor became the talk of the House of Representatives after members of the House adjourned to discuss their relationship with the Governor.
Before speaking to the media, the MCA shouted ‘bado mapambano’ apparently rejecting the governor’s authority.
“The MCAs agreed that they are ready to listen to the Governor on Tuesday afternoon’s address. The MCAs want to agree on the chamber fund and how it will work. They also want to be respected in the general meeting.” Bundy said.
The speaker said they are boycotting Mwangaza’s official address to the county assembly until all MCAs are given an audience.
But the County chief denied claims that she had met the MCAs several times and held important meetings with more than 20 of them.
“As a judge, nobody will intimidate me because I have sworn to work for the people. I will not sit in my office to listen to MCA because I have to be with the people who elected me,” said Mwangaza.
The MCAs also met at the house of the Meru Member of Parliament and planned how to fight against her administration.
Mwangaza accused MCAs of intimidation over the sharing of revenue between the executive and the county assembly. She also said that MCA blackmailed her by disobeying the law and want her to give the Ward Fund.
“I’m not planning of being a thief. I’m satisfied with my salary, and other people should be as well.”
“I am not ready to take a piece of the baby from the Meru people,” she said.
The judge said that if the MCAs want the Ward Fund, they should follow the correct procedures and laws.
“We are ready to give you (MCA) money if it becomes law,” she said.
She added that her office is open and there are procedures to follow. If you can’t find me, there is deputy governor and other officials to talk to.
