Senators face extortion claims as CoG threatens to boycott summons
The Council of Governors have accused four Senators from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee led by Moses Kajwang of extorting, intimidating and harassing Governors during audit queries in the Senate...
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The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused four Senators from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (PAC), led by Chair Moses Kajwang, of extortion, intimidation, and harassment during audit queries. The CoG threatened to boycott PAC summons until these issues are resolved.
- CoG Chairman Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi stated that Senators are extorting and intimidating Governors who don't meet their demands.
- The CoG resolved to boycott the PAC Committee, which Abdulahi called a "cartel to siphon money from Governors."
- Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki affirmed the Governors' frustration with the unnamed "extortionists."
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Governors Threaten to Boycott Senate Committees Over Extortion Claims - February 2026
The Council of Governors (CoG) has suspended appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), accusing unnamed members of extortion and using sittings for political witch hunts. The CoG directed governors to suspend appearances before CPAC and limit them before the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee. Four Senators from the PAC, led by Chair Moses Kajwang, were specifically accused of intimidation and harassment. In response, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi rejected the extortion claims and defended the Senate's constitutional oversight role. CPAC Chairperson Moses Kajwang also fired back at the boycott threat, stating governors cannot dictate the terms of their accountability for public funds.
