Sifuna, Kajwang Among 4 Senators Accused by CoG of Harassing Governors During CPAC Hearings
The document, signed by CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi and several governors, marks one of the most direct confrontations between county leaders and the Senate since the 2022 Supreme Court ruling affirming the Senate’s powers to summon governors. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya ..
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The Council of Governors (CoG) has formally accused four senators of harassing and extorting governors during appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). This escalation marks a significant standoff between county and national leadership over oversight practices.
- Four senators were specifically named: Moses Kajwang, Johnes Mwaruma, Edwin Sifuna, and Samson Cherargei.
- The accusation, signed by CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, cited "persistent reports and experiences of extortion, political witch-hunt, intimidation, and harassment."
- This confrontation follows the 2022 Supreme Court ruling affirming the Senate’s power to summon governors.
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