Kawira Mwangaza alleges attempts on her life after suspected goons attack, destroy her car

• Former Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza alleged that armed goons blocked her from accessing Githongo Stadium during Mashujaa Day celebrations
• Mwangaza named an MCA as leading the group and claimed that the attack was government-sponsored and carried out in the presence of police
• She had earlier warned that individuals were being mobilised from Igembe with weapons, naming specific vehicles and individuals she believed were involved

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Former Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza has alleged that a group of armed men attacked her and destroyed her vehicle as she attempted to attend Mashujaa Day celebrations at Githongo Stadium in Central Imenti on Tuesday, October 20.

In a statement shared on her social media pages, Mwangaza claimed the attack was state-sponsored and took place in full view of police officers. She identified an MCA as the leader of the group that physically blocked her path to the stadium.

"Government-sponsored goons on a mission to kill Kawira Mwangaza in the presence of police," she said.

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Earlier warning of mobilisation

Before the incident, Mwangaza had raised the alarm over what she described as a coordinated effort to intimidate her.

She alleged that individuals were being gathered from Igembe and directed to a meeting point at Antobochiu, with some reportedly armed with pangas and ferried along the Maua–Meru route.

She named two vehicles she claimed were involved: registration KCB 652, reportedly driven by a man identified as Mwiti of Nyamena, and KCE 684, reportedly driven by a man identified as Kaberia of Menya.

She further named a person called Mutwiri, identified as the brother of a person she referred to as "Bonoko," as being centrally involved in the alleged planning.

Addressing the individual she called Bonoko directly, Mwangaza said: "Politics is about ideas, leadership, and winning the hearts of wananchi, not intimidation. The people of Imenti deserve peace, respect, and a free political environment."

She also tagged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in her post, calling on authorities to act. "Let democracy prevail. Let the people decide. We will not be intimidated," she wrote.

Public reaction to Mwangaza'a attack

The incident drew sharp criticism online, with several Kenyans condemning the violence.

Joseph Kingori wrote, "Siasa zimefika hapa, surely how do you feel after being bought and destroying someone's property? Ukirudi nyumbani huwa unahisi vipi kwa moyo wako. This is not the Kenya we want; kindly desist from such."

Gitagia Edwin warned: "Mwana siasa yeyote ambaye anatumia goons kuumiza watu bure by 2027 hatakua."

Hon. Joe Kigogo added: "It's wrong to vandalize property ata huyu dereva wa hii gari alikua na nia gani kuliacha hapo."

Kabeh Thembeh wrote: "Hawa watu wako na upuzi sana, ata kama wamepewa kitu; this is totally shameful and embarrassing to the world."

The alleged violence comes against a backdrop of repeated government warnings ahead of the 2027 General Election cycle, with the Ministry of Interior cautioning youths against engaging in criminal activities, and police warning the public against hate speech and inflammatory conduct.

Source: TUKO.co.ke