Senate Grills Governor Ayacko over Migori financial Malpractice
The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee has taken a firm stance against Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko.
Category: Counties
Call to SRC to Withdraw circular on Governor’s Mansions
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu has sparked debate in the Senate after publicly opposing a directive by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) requiring counties to construct official residences for governors.
Mbarire moves to seal audit gaps via ongoing corrective measures
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has defended her administration following a raft of queries raised by the Auditor-General for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, saying the county has taken concrete steps to address weaknesses flagged in financial management, procurement, governance, and service delivery.
Senate considers Stopping funds for counties with unresponsive governors
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is exploring alternative legal measures to compel governors to appear before Parliament and account for funds allocated to…
Senate Committee scrutinizes Governor Mwadime’s distressed water sector
The Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee heard testimony from Governor Andrew Mwadime regarding the financial operations of Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company…
Financial crisis at Baringo water utilities blamed on insolvency and inefficiency
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi led the County Executive before the Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee to address a series of audit queries regarding the county’s three water utilities.
I have paid Sh700M in verifiable pending bills- Governor Ahmed tells Senators
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has told the Senate County Investments Committee that his administration has made significant progress in settling inherited pending bills, insisting that only verifiable claims are being honoured to avoid plunging the county into further fiscal distress.
Senate summons IG Kanja for contempt of Parliament
A Senate watchdog committee has summoned Inspector General of Police David Kanja over what it describes as contempt of Parliament.
Senate directs Governor Ottichilo to surcharge officers over unrecovered loans
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has directed Vihiga Governor Wilbur Ottichilo to surcharge accounting officers over Sh1.9 million advanced to county staff as salary loans between 2015 and 2017 but never recovered.
Senate questions Natembeya over discrepancies in SHA and NHIF records
Senators questioned Governor George Natembeya over disputed receivables and underfunding at Kitale and Wamalwa Kijana hospitals after the Auditor General flagged major variances in SHA and NHIF claims records.