Barasa calls for mutual respect between governors and senators
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has welcomed the recent truce between the Senate and the CoG, terming it a critical step toward resolving the standoff over county oversight...
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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has welcomed a truce between the Senate and the Council of Governors (CoG), emphasizing the need for mutual respect in resolving issues of county oversight and accountability.
- The agreement aims to enhance the effectiveness of devolution and improve service delivery.
- Governor Barasa stated that governors are ready to appear before the Senate, provided the process is conducted with mutual respect.
- The truce follows a period where governors had boycotted Senate committees, alleging harassment and bribe requests, while senators accused governors of ignoring summons and potentially misusing public funds.
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