NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – The Council of Governors (CoG) has escalated its standoff with the Senate, publicly naming four senators it accuses of orchestrating harassment, intimidation, and extortion of governors during appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).
In a resolution addressed to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, the governors singled out Moses Kajwang (Homabay), Johnes Mwaruma (Tana River), Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi), and Samson Cherargei (Nandi) for their alleged abusive oversight practices.
The document, signed by CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi and several governors, marks one of the most direct confrontations between county leaders and the Senate since the 2022 Supreme Court ruling affirming the Senate’s powers to summon governors.
“Particularly note with grave concern the persistent reports and experiences of extortion, political witch-hunt, intimidation, and harassment of governors during appearances before CPAC,” the Council stated.
While the governors acknowledged the Senate’s constitutional mandate under Article 96, they argued that the conduct of certain members undermines cooperation and mutual respect envisioned in Articles 6(2), 174, and 189 of the Constitution.
The development signals rising tensions between county executives and the national legislature, highlighting ongoing friction over accountability and oversight of devolved funds.