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February 10, 2026
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No one above scrutiny, Senate leadership warns governors
Senate leadership on Tuesday criticized governors who are threatening to boycott Senate summons, insisting that appearances before the Upper House and its committees are mandatory and cannot be negotiated or used as leverage. Speaking during plenary, Senate Majority Leader Aaron ..
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Kenyan Senate leadership has criticized governors threatening to boycott summons, insisting that appearances before the Upper House are mandatory and non-negotiable for accountability over public funds.
- Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot dismissed allegations from the Council of Governors (CoG) that some senators are using summons for extortion.
- Cheruiyot emphasized that Senate oversight is a constitutional obligation, empowering them to summon any public officer managing public resources.
- Senate Minority Leader Steward Madzayo supported this stance, rejecting claims of compromised committees and stating such accusations must be legally substantiated.
- Senate Speaker Amason Kingi urged governors to use formal dispute resolution mechanisms instead of threatening boycotts, affirming the Senate's commitment to its oversight role.
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