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February 4, 2026
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Drama in Parliament as Governor Disappears Ahead of Senate Grilling

Drama in Parliament as Governor Disappears Ahead of Senate Grilling

His sudden disappearance from the building prompted the committee to dispatch the sergeant-at-arms to search for him and his staff, but he was nowhere to be found...

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Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki allegedly fled Parliament on Tuesday, February 3, avoiding a scheduled grilling by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) over audit queries concerning the use of county funds for the 2024/25 financial year. His disappearance prompted the committee to resolve to forcibly summon him.

  • The Governor was expected to respond to audit queries, including Ksh400 million in voided transactions and the failure to operationalise the Facilities Improvement Fund.
  • The CPAC, chaired by Senator Moses Kajwang, condemned Njuki’s actions as unprecedented and a potentially criminal offense under the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act.
  • The committee plans to issue a summons, with potential options including fines or involving the Inspector General of Police if he fails to comply, referencing Article 125 of the Constitution.

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