BY ALBERT NYAKUNDI
Meru Women Representative Kawira Mwangaza has accused Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi of unleashing a militia to kill her family and business.
She told Hot News armed goons and county askaris on Friday afternoon stormed her church premises in Makutano.
She said they attacked her and her husband Murega Baichu leaving them for the dead.
Kiraitu did not respond to our inquiries. He never responded to our text messages and did not pick our calls.
She said the askaris accused her of not paying for licenses owed to the county government for her TV station.
“We have paid 2019 fees and for 2020 they refused payment demanding we pay for the signal booster which is not ours.” She said adding that the current invoice is exaggerated.
Employees of Baite TV were not spared too.
They were all treated at Nanyuki hospital and discharged.
Mwangaza and her husband sustained kneck,chest and stomach injuries.
“I wish to reiterate that this is pure criminal and most barbaric way of doing politics by the County Governor. Especially unleashing such violence to an innocent woman and Bishop like me. I went to a different school of politics of decency and respect for the law.” Mwangaza Kawira said.
She reported the matter to Meru police Station under OB 41/5/6/2020.
“We are confident action will be taken. I urge the people of Meru to remain peaceful and pray for us.” she said in a text message sent to Hot News.
She added that Kiraitu’s violent politics are short-lived.
“You are a violent Governor. Your thieves and militia have done you good work. However, the same will never redeem your incompetence and poor performance. “she said.