The Kenyan Senate has rejected allegations of extortion and intimidation made by the Council of Governors (CoG) against its oversight committees. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi described the claims as "inappropriate" and "unconducive" to intergovernmental cooperation, emphasizing the Senate's constitutional mandate to oversee county revenue use.

• The CoG had demanded the reconstitution of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), citing alleged extortion and harassment by unnamed members.
• Speaker Kingi affirmed that the Senate's oversight role is mandated by Article 96(3) of the Constitution, empowering it to oversee national revenue allocation and use by county governments.
• The CoG resolved that governors would not appear before CPAC until their concerns were addressed through structured engagement and proposed governors appear only once per audit cycle before the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee.

The Council of Governors (CoG) is threatening to boycott appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, alleging harassment and political witch hunts by four senators.

• The boycott threat stems from claims of intimidation made against committee members during previous oversight sessions.
• Ahmed Abdullahi, Chairperson of the Council of Governors, stated that governors will no longer appear before the committee.
• The accused senators are committee Chairperson Moses Kajwang, Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.

The Council of Governors (CoG) is engaged in a public dispute with the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, accusing four senators of harassment and political witch hunt. This conflict stems from governors' appearances before the oversight committee.

• CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi stated that governors will no longer appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.
• The CoG accused Committee Chairperson Moses Kajwang, along with senators Johnes Mwaruma, Edwin Sifuna, and Samson Cherargei, of intimidation.
• The accusations leveled against the senators include "harassment" and "extortion" claims.

Kenyan governors are boycotting Senate summons, accusing members of the Senate County Public Accounts (CPAC) and County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPISF) committees of demanding bribes.

• Over 30 governors met in Kilifi County, resolving to ignore summons until alleged corrupt members are removed.
• Allegations include demands of up to Sh12 million from governors by senators.
• Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi stated "Enough is enough" regarding alleged extortion by CPAC members.
• Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang', CPAC Chairman, countered, urging governors to provide evidence and fulfill their constitutional obligation to accountability.
• The standoff involves scrutiny of Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu's reports for the 2024/25 financial year, impacting public accountability at a critical time for counties.