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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
September 21, 2026
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Mung'aro's absence fails to stop Senate probe into Sh10.7bn Kilifi pending bills

 The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has rejected a request by Governor Gideon Mung’aro to postpone his appearance to explain the Sh10.7 billion in pending bills in the county...
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The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has rejected Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro's request to postpone his appearance regarding the county's Sh10.7 billion pending bills. The committee insisted the probe would proceed despite the governor's absence due to alleged indisposition.
- The probe focuses on a staggering Sh10.7 billion in pending bills in Kilifi County, the second-highest nationally.
- Key individuals involved are Governor Gideon Mung'aro and committee Chairperson Moses Kajwang, who directed the Deputy Governor Florence Chibule to appear in his stead.
- The committee's Chairperson Moses Kajwang stated the governor's request lacked medical certification and emphasized that the Deputy Governor is constitutionally empowered to act in the governor's absence.
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