Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has joined President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Mwangaza officially joined the party on Tuesday, April 3, 2024, at the Hustler Centre where she was received by UDA chairperson Cecily Mbarire and Secretary General Cleophas Malalah.
Speaking moments after joining the party, Mwangaza called for unity in the country as well as the party led by President Ruto.
"People have been asking me where we are heading in 2027. They have been asking for a sign. I have come today to tell the people of Meru that this is the sign. The party is UDA. It is no longer a secret; in 2027 I will be a UDA candidate," Mwangaza stated.
Mwangaza, who has been at loggerheads with Meru MCAs, urged them to bury the hatchet and work with her in her newfound political home.
"For UDA MCAs who are at home, I would urge that we work together. For the benefit of Meru County, fights will not help. I have opened my door and I say, 'come let's reason together and work together to lift Meru'. God has given us a chance, an opportunity, to help the people of Meru. Without unity God will not command a blessing," she said.
Mwangaza was elected as the Meru governor in the 2022 General Elections as an independent candidate. Before that, she served as a woman representative since 2017 as an independent politician.