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February 22, 2026
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Why Governors’ Senate boycott jeopardises Sh534bn allocation

Why Governors’ Senate boycott jeopardises Sh534bn allocation

Last week, six governors failed to honour a summons from the County Public Accounts Committee...

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A standoff between Kenyan governors and senators threatens the approval of Sh534.96 billion in county funding, as governors boycott Senate oversight committees tasked with scrutinizing their expenditures.

  • Governors are demanding an allocation of Sh534.96 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2027.
  • Key figures include CPAC Chairperson Moses Kajwang', and senators like Edwin Sifuna and Samson Cherargei, who insist on accountability.
  • Governors cite allegations of "extortion, harassment, and a political witch-hunt" and are pushing for the reconstitution of oversight committees.

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