Governors vow not to appear before Senate over harassment and extortion
Council of Governors has resolved that all county Governors will boycott appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC)
The Council of Governors has resolved that all county Governors will boycott appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) until concerns over alleged harassment and intimidation by some Senators are addressed.
In a press statement issued on February 9, 2026 following an ongoing Governors’ retreat, the Council accused certain Senators of subjecting Governors to political witch-hunts, extortion, intimidation, and public humiliation during CPAC sessions.
The statement, dated February 9, 2026, said the conduct undermines lawful oversight and called for a structured engagement between the leadership of the Senate and the Council of Governors before any further appearances can resume.
“The continuous and escalating harassment of governors when they appear before CPAC is unacceptable,” the council noted, adding that oversight must be exercised lawfully, ethically, and without abuse of office.
Beyond CPAC, the governors also raised concerns over frequent summons by the Senate County Public Investment Committee, where they are required to appear multiple times to discuss county investment, municipal projects, and individual hospitals.
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The Council resolved that Governors will now appear only once per audit cycle before the committee.
The retreat, themed “Re-positioning the Council to Effectively Respond to the Prevailing Political Environment,” also focused on strengthening devolution and improving service delivery across counties, with health identified as a cornerstone of devolved functions.
Governors further sounded the alarm over the worsening drought situation, particularly in ASAL counties, calling on the national government, development partners, and other stakeholders to scale up mitigation efforts to prevent loss of lives and livestock.
In conclusion, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and prudent use of public resources, while insisting that oversight should not be weaponized for political gain.
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