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Originally published by Nation Counties
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March 31, 2026
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Council of Governors: Targeting Sakaja for arrest was unfair

Council of Governors: Targeting Sakaja for arrest was unfair

CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi said concerns raised over extortion claims are yet to be addressed...

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The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized the police for "singling out" Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for arrest, calling the action unfair.

  • The CoG demands the retraction of arrest warrants issued for 29 governors until concerns about extortion by Senate committees are addressed.
  • A key point of contention is the alleged unprofessional conduct of some senators when summoning governors.
  • The CoG chair, Ahmed Abdullahi, stated that 43 out of 47 governors have raised issues regarding extortion, harassment, and intimidation at Senate committees.

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