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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 10, 2026
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Senate Rejects Governors’ Harassment Claims, Defends Oversight Role
Governors have reportedly called for the reconstitution of CPAC, citing alleged misconduct by four unnamed members. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan Senate has firmly rejected claims by the Council of Governors (CoG) that its watchdog committees are engaged in political witch-hunts and harassment against county governments. The Senate insists its oversight function is a constitutional obligation, particularly regarding the use of national revenue allocated to counties.
- The CoG threatened to suspend appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), citing alleged intimidation and extortion by unnamed senators.
- Speaker Amason Kingi emphasized that the Senate's oversight role is mandated by Articles 96(3) and 96(1) of the Constitution.
- The Senate warned that delaying audit processes undermines accountability and the prudent use of public resources, referencing Article 229’s three-month deadline for audit report disposal.
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