Also known as: former Kawira Mwangaza · former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza · Ms Mwangaza
Former Meru Governor who recently joined Linda Mwananchi opposition movement and endorsed Senator Sifuna for 2027 presidency.
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The Standard
… He told off his detractors, including former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza who have in recent times directed attacks at the DP and President Ruto, saying their development record speaks for itself and earn them re-election …
Kindiki tells off his detractors, vows to champion developmentThe Standard
Linda Mwananchi brigade led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza in Meru County. …
Linda Mwananchi faces disruption threat ahead of Nairobi rallyThe Standard
… In their first visit to the Mount Kenya region, Sifuna, who was accompanied by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, made several stopover addressing jubilant supporters, who turn out in their numbers. …
Linda Mwananchi Storm MeruThe Standard
… In their first visit to the Mount Kenya region, Sifuna, who was accompanied by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, made several stopover addressing jubilant supporters, who turn out in their numbers. …
Linda Mwananchi wave sweeps through MeruThe Standard
… Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, while campaigning for embattled former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza ahead of the 2027 General Election, accused the Government of misplaced priorities and called for a review of the tender. …
Police deny firm won Sh2.8 billion uniform tenderCitizen Digital
… Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza also endorsed Sifuna. …
Teargas disrupts Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru as leaders endorse Sifuna presidencyCapital News
… The Meru rally brought together Babu, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza, among other opposition figures. …
Babu reads riot act to ‘double-dealer’ bloggers in Linda MwananchiCitizen Digital
… The tour, hosted by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, marked the caravan's first sustained push into the Mt Kenya region after outings in Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Busia and Homa Bay. …
'Uliingia na hustler, utatoka na one term": Sifuna taunts Ruto in MeruCapital News
… irds gender principle and said the treatment of women leaders discouraged others from seeking elective positions. “The oppression directed at women like Kawira prevents other women from even trying to enter politics,” Sifuna said, referring to former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza …
Sifuna tells Ruto: Focus on hustler agenda, forget Vision 2060Citizen Digital
Mwangaza backs Sifuna for 2027, recalls impeachment battle By Ann Nyathira August 30, 2026 12:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has thrown her weight …
Mwangaza backs Sifuna for 2027, recalls impeachment battleDeputy President Kithure Kindiki accused opposition leaders in Meru of belittling him to distract from development work, while inspecting hospital upgrades in the region. He said he and President Ruto would focus on implementing projects for the people and that their development record would earn them re-election in August 2027.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki accused opposition leaders in Meru of belittling him to distract from development work, while inspecting hospital upgrades in the region. He said he and President Ruto would focus on implementing projects for the people and that their development record would earn them re-election in August 2027.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political outfit has received threats of violence at their rallies scheduled for Nairobi this weekend. The brigade includes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, leading the Linda Mwananchi brigade, visited Mount Kenya region and made claims about an alleged government scheme to rig the August 10 General elections.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders of the Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and accompanied by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, made their first visit to Mount Kenya region, where they made claims about a government scheme to rig the August 10 General elections.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to a police uniform procurement, stating instead that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract following a proper procurement process. The uniform change was part of broader police reforms recommended by the Maraga Task Force.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru was disrupted when a teargas canister was lobbed into the crowd, prompting supporters to scatter; the leaders at the meeting endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency, amid tensions over rival candidacy claims within the movement.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Gubernatorial Hopeful Babu Owino has issued a stern warning to bloggers and political operatives accused of playing both sides of the political divide, telling them they cannot simultaneously champion the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement and support President William Ruto's administration. Speaking during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru on Sunday, Babu said the movement would not tolerate individuals he described as "traitors" who had infiltrated its ranks.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement held its first Meru County rally on Sunday, with Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders criticizing President William Ruto over a disputed police uniform tender and positioning the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna challenged President William Ruto to focus on fulfilling Kenya Kwanza's 2022 campaign promises within the five-year mandate instead of pursuing a long-term Vision 2060 blueprint, saying Kenyans face immediate economic hardships the government has failed to address.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the 2027 presidency, recalling her 2024 impeachment by the Meru County Assembly and crediting Sifuna and other leaders for opposing her removal.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has appealed to police for protection after youths in Igembe South warned against her accompanying Senator Edwin Sifuna to rallies scheduled for August 30, citing a previous incident in Maua when her rally was attacked. Mwangaza vowed to attend Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi activities regardless, describing the intimidation as "goonism."
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino dismissed reports of a political fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, reaffirming support for his Linda Mwananchi co-principal and urging opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. He characterized the rift reports as attempts to divide the opposition and weaken efforts to challenge President William Ruto.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Attorney General has rejected the need for a new Supreme Court advisory opinion regarding whether Gachagua and Mwangaza are eligible to compete in next year's elections.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma dismissed Land CEC Joy Karwitha without stating a reason, following the earlier resignation of Legal Affairs CEC Marias Maranya. Governor Mutuma has nominated Dorothy Wanja Ruitah to replace Karwitha.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Mutwiri of Mukarimu Coffee Estates returned from California after meeting US buyers interested in Kenyan coffee, saying there is significant demand for the crop. He urged farmers to increase production to meet buyer requirements, noting that California buyers alone need at least four containers monthly.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment has sparked legal debate over what constitutes adequate public participation in state decisions. The ruling, which dismissed arguments from over 40 petitioners claiming public participation was deficient, marks a shift from courts' traditional stance of demanding greater public consultation in legislative and administrative processes.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have condoled with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi following the death of his daughter, Anita Kendi Murungi. Several other leaders, including current Governors Isaac Mutuma and Muthomi Njuki, and former Governor Kawira Mwangaza, also sent their condolences to Kiraitu and his family.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru defended her support for President William Ruto, saying she must work with the national government to deliver development projects in the county, as county governments lack adequate resources. She made the remarks while launching the Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project in Wang'uru town.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has issued a legal demand notice to her successor, Governor Isaac Mutuma, requiring him to retract and apologise for statements made on or about May 8, 2026, in which Mutuma allegedly claimed Mwangaza was using proxies to institute court proceedings to halt county staff recruitment and damage the Public Service Board website.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku attacked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for suggesting Mt Kenya residents should "let" President Ruto visit, stating the President is a national leader elected by all Kenyans and requires no one's permission to tour any part of the country.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has repeatedly pledged to reconstruct the Nithi Bridge since 2022, but has yet to deliver on the promise or show signs of commencing work. The bridge has been designated a top policy priority, with the President repeatedly touring the region and setting timelines to pacify residents, but without follow-up action.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →