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Senate hits back at governors over extortion allegations

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme on February 6, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The Senate has accused the Council of Governors (CoG) of engaging in public mudslinging following claims of extortion and intimidation by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi described the allegations as “inappropriate and unconducive” to intergovernmental cooperation.

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