Human rights groups and the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) have condemned the Council of Governors' (CoG) boycott of Senate oversight committees, warning it undermines accountability and the rule of law in Kenya. The boycott stems from governors' claims of extortion and harassment by some senators, leading the CoG to suspend appearances before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).

• A joint statement issued on February 16, 2026, by civil society groups, including Transparency International Kenya and Amnesty International Kenya, criticized the boycott.
• The groups cited Articles 96 and 125 of the Constitution, which empower the Senate to oversee county revenue and summon state officers.
• They urged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate allegations of bribery and misconduct against senators, and called for the prosecution of corruption-related offenses.