Speaking during a televised interview on Sunday night, March 1, 2026, Linturi alleged that he rallied financial support from friends, Members of Parliament and political allies to counter what he described as entrenched monetary influence within Parliament.
“I called friends, my friends, MPs, all of them, and raised money — Ksh100 million,” Linturi said, suggesting the funds were meant to level the political playing field at the national level.
Money and impeachment politics
Pressed by the interviewer to clarify the purpose of the funds, Linturi linked the mobilisation effort directly to impeachment politics both in Meru and in Nairobi.
He referenced earlier remarks attributed to President William Ruto regarding Members of Parliament and claims of financial inducements in legislative processes.
“You heard Ruto say these MPs are always paid money. They took money to impeach Gachagua. So even we gave out the money to be taken to the Senate,” Linturi stated.
Although he stopped short of detailing how the money was allegedly distributed, he maintained that Parliament operates on influence from the “highest bidder.”
“I’m telling you that Parliament is compromised. If you have a case there, you will be asked to give something. We decided if it is money that would make this thing move, then let’s contribute,” he added.
A turbulent removal
Mwangaza’s ouster followed a protracted political battle in Meru County. The Meru County Assembly impeached her for the third time on August 8, 2024, after two earlier attempts failed.
She later challenged the decision in court, but in March 2025, the High Court upheld the Senate’s determination, bringing her tenure to an end. Her deputy subsequently assumed the governorship.
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