Governor of Meru County Kawira Mwangaza has named her husband Murega Baicu as the patron of the Meru Youth Service.
Murega’s post would not be paid or compensated, according to Kawira, who said this during the announcement of her cabinet. Instead, it will be more of a volunteer position in the county.
“This office will not have a salary, neither will it have allowances. This office will be held by the first gentleman of the county,” Kawira said.
Murega, who is also the founder of Baite TV, was also given the role of ‘ambassador of Meru Hustlers’.
The appointed team is subject to vetting by the Meru County Government.
Following her election, Kawira ascribed 50% of her victory to a “magical guitar” played in campaign rallies by her musician spouse. Kawira, who defeated seasoned politicians Kiraitu Murungi and Mithika Linturi, credited her victory to her husband Murega Baichu’s guitar talents.
“My husband’s guitar is magical and amazing. He always carried it and played it to the people in every rally and meetings I held. People loved to watch and listen to his music he played praising me and the people of Meru. I can say 50 per cent of my win was contributed by the instrument,” Kawira said.
Kawira received 209,148 votes, while senator Mithika Linturi got 183,858 votes and Kiraitu garnered 110,814 votes.
Other appointments are as follows;
Harrison Gatobu Gitonga – Chief of Sfaff
Rufus Miriti – County Secretary
Simon Kiambi Athiru – Chief Legal Advisor to the Governor
Dennis Muriungi Mugambi – Chief Medical advisor to the Governor
CABINET/CECm
Reverend Caroline Karia Kaberia – Agriculture, Livestock Development & Fisheries
Casty Kaimuri Micheni – Youth Affairs & Sports and Gender
Ithana Thuranira Joseph – Education, Technology, Culture & Social Development
Murungi James Muthomi – Roads, Transport, Energy & Public Works
Esther Karimi Njeru – Trade, Investment, Industrialization, Tourism & Cooperatives
Bishop James Kiambi Athiru – Environment, Wildlife & Natural Resources
Japhet Ndumba Ithinji – Land, Physical Planning and Urban Development
Dickinson Munene Nkanata – Legal Affairs, Public Service Management & Administration
Dr. George Gikunda Mungania – Health Services
Monica Kaithiori Kathono – Finance
