Sifuna: Defamatory extortion claims by governors will be challenged in court

Senators face extortion claims as CoG threatens to boycott summons

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.

From 'harassment' to 'extortion' claims, inside COG's war with senators

The Council of Governors (CoG) is engaged in a public dispute with the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, accusing four senators of harassment and political witch hunt. This conflict stems from governors' appearances before the oversight committee.

Kenya Forest Service denies sex-for-firewood claims in Mt Elgon Forest

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has vehemently denied claims that its rangers in Mt Elgon Forest are demanding sex in exchange for firewood, stating that no such allegations have been reported or documented by authorities in Bungoma County.

Governors to boycott Senate oversight committee over claims of extortion

Kenyan Governors have suspended their appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), accusing unnamed members of the oversight body of extortion and using sittings for political witch hunts. The decision was announced during the ongoing Governors’ Retreat in Kilifi.