Defiant governors boycott Senate summons, cite extortion
A governor from a coastal county says he was asked for Sh9 million by senators, while another from Nyanza talks of Sh12 million demand...
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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.
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Governors Accuse Senators of Extortion and Boycott Oversight Summons - February 2026
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. 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. The CoG is engaged in a public dispute with the committee over governors' appearances before the oversight body. In response, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi rejected the allegations of extortion and intimidation made by the CoG. The Speaker described the claims as "inappropriate" and "unconducive" to intergovernmental cooperation, emphasizing the Senate's constitutional mandate to oversee county revenue use.
