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Senate CPAC Chairperson and Homabay County Senator Moses Kajwang' during a past meeting in Parliament.PHOTO/MOSES KAJWANG' Facebook

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Counties face mounting pension debt as Senate taskforce flags Sh115.7 billion liability

The Senator Moses Kajwang-led committee report states, “County Governments comprising the Executive, Assembly and Water Services Boards owe pension schemes a total of Sh.115.7 billion, inclusive of principal, interest, penalties, and the actuarial deficit.”

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 17 Apr 2026

Senate summons county assemblies over audit failures in new oversight push

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Senate summons county assemblies over audit failures in new oversight push

The Senate has ordered dozens of county assemblies to appear within 60–90 days to explain audit failures and financial irregularities, warning of heightened scrutiny as it tightens oversight of devolved funds.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 17 Apr 2026

Sakaja requests postponement of Senate CPAC meeting until row with governors is resolved

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Sakaja requests postponement of Senate CPAC meeting until row with governors is resolved

Just recently, the Council of Governors resolved to boycott any appearances before the watchdog committee over what they termed as intimidation and exploitation by senators.

By Bradley Bosire 17 Feb 2026

Governors suspend appearances before senate CPAC, demand committee reconstitution

The CoG further demanded the reconstitution of affected Senate committees as a prerequisite for restoring confidence in the oversight process.

By Bradley Bosire 11 Feb 2026

Governors call for Senate talks over committee oversight issues

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Governors call for Senate talks over committee oversight issues

Kenya’s Council of Governors has suspended appearances before the Senate CPAC, alleging extortion and harassment, and is seeking urgent talks with Senate leaders to redefine county oversight engagements.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 10 Feb 2026

The Council of Governors (CoG) led by chairman Ahmed Abdullahi addressing the press during an annual retreat./HANDOUT

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Governors boycott Senate CPAC over ‘extortion and harassment’

Council of Governors cites intimidation and political witch-hunts, pledges to appear only once per audit cycle before Senate Public Investments Committee while calling for urgent drought mitigation in ASAL counties.

By Bradley Bosire 10 Feb 2026

The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) during a sitting in Parliamentary committee. Photo/ David Bogonko Nyokang’i

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Senators lose patience with governors over skipped senate grilling

Senators threatened to suspend funding for several counties after governors skipped a Senate accountability session, accusing them of negligence and evasion amid corruption concerns and a governors’ retreat in Kilifi.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 9 Feb 2026

Senate committee flags weak asset management in Elgeyo Marakwet County

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Senate committee flags weak asset management in Elgeyo Marakwet County

According to the Auditor-General, the county’s records are unclear on which biological assets are still under county control and which have been handed out.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 7 Feb 2026

Senate flags Sh1.9 billion voided IFMIS payments in Kwale County

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Senate flags Sh1.9 billion voided IFMIS payments in Kwale County

The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) directed Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani to take administrative action against county officers who failed to submit critical documents to the Office of the Auditor-General during the 2024/25 audit cycle.

By Bradley Bosire 5 Feb 2026

Senator committee orders probe into Kitui sand harvesting revenue

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Senator committee orders probe into Kitui sand harvesting revenue

The directive came during a session where Kitui Governor Julius Malombe appeared before the Committee to answer questions on the county’s financial statements for the 2024/25 fiscal year.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Feb 2026

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma when he appeared before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) at Parliament Buildings on Monday./HANDOUT

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Meru Governor under pressure to explain Sh1.9m Timau Stadium toilet tender

According to the Auditor-General’s report, the toilet facility was to be constructed inside Timau Stadium for use by sportspeople and spectators attending matches.

By Bradley Bosire 3 Feb 2026

Senate freezes funds over years-old gratuity debt in Trans Nzoia

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Senate freezes funds over years-old gratuity debt in Trans Nzoia

Governor George Natembeya appeared before CPAC to respond to the Auditor General’s report on the county’s 2024/25 accounts. The report showed that Trans Nzoia had neglected to pay gratuity to staff whose contracts had ended years ago, with the last payment recorded on May 9, 2021.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 30 Jan 2026

Senate considers temporary fund freeze for unresponsive counties

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Senate considers temporary fund freeze for unresponsive counties

While Governor Nassir offered no explanation, Governor Guyo requested the hearing be postponed, citing insecurity in Isiolo and claiming he had joined the County Security Committee to visit victims of recent attacks.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Jan 2026