Governor Kawira denies paying her husband Ksh. 1.2M for music performance

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has dismissed widespread reports that she paid her husband Murega Baichu Ksh. 1.2 million for his performance during her inauguration ceremony.

The reports that went viral on social media on Saturday indicated that Baichu, who is a musician, was paid Ksh. 1.2 million by the County Government after entertaining guests on the August 25 event.

Kawira has now termed the reports as propaganda peddled by her political rivals, saying that Baichu was not paid anything for playing his ‘magical guitar’ during her swearing in.

“Clarification on lies being peddled by our political enemies. My husband Murega Baichu was not contracted for performance nor was he paid even a single shilling during my swearing-in Ceremony,” she said.

The Meru Governor further added that she will appreciate Baichu with her own money.

“But when I receive my first month salary nitamnunulia zawadi.”

During the swearing in ceremony of Kawira, Baichu impressed guests with his stellar performance, singing praises for his wife with guitar tunes.

He expressed confidence in Kawira, assuring Meru residents that she will serve them well.

“The people of Meru know that she will deliver and that is why they voted her in against two strong waves…they have so much confidence in mama and she loves them because she knows what their problems are,” Baichu said.