Also known as: CPAC
Senate committee that oversees county government financial accountability and audits, recently resolving to arrest Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo for defying summons.
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NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 6 – Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has been unanimously elected Vice Chairperson of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) following changes to the membership of Senate committees approved earlier this week. …
Cherargei elected deputy chair of powerful CPAC watchdog committeeThe Standard
… He was removed as ODM Secretary-General and Deputy Senate Minority Whip and, most recently, dropped from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). …
Crystal Asige loses Senate committee seat amid ODM shake-upCitizen Digital
… Sifuna will lose his position in the powerful Senate County Public Accounts Committee, which is responsible for oversight of Governors and county assemblies. …
Crystal Asige removed from key Senate committee as ODM purge continuesCitizen Digital
… Sifuna will lose his position in the powerful Senate County Public Accounts Committee, which is responsible for oversight of governors and county assemblies. …
ODM removes Sifuna, Osotsi from powerful Senate committeesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 27 – The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has escalated its standoff with Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, resolving to seek his arrest after accusing him of repeatedly defying summons to explain audit queries and frustrating Parliament’s oversight ro …
IG Kanja Directed to Arrest Governor Guyo Over Audit SnubThe Standard
… Sifuna now remains as a member of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee chaired by Senator Kajwang and the Senate National Security, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo. …
Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority WhipThe Standard
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and his Deputy James Lowasa during Madaraka Day celebrations at Malkagala trading centre in Cherab sub-county, on June 1, 2026. [File, Standard] The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has directed the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to arr …
Senate directs Inspector General of Police to arrest Governor GuyoThe Standard
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku when he appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee at Bunge Towers in Nairobi on July 6, 2026. …
Senate summons Miano, KWS boss over delayed Amboseli handover to KajiadoThe Standard
… Nandi Governor Stephen Sang who appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee was taken to task over the high wage bill which is excess of the threshold of 35 percent prescribed in Regulation 250) (b)of the Public Finance Management Act. …
Governor Sang in hot soup over unsustainable wage billThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe fierce rivalry between Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru Senator Tabitha Keroche played out during the Senate County Public Accounts Committee meeting held at Parliament buildings. …
Governor Kihika and Senator Keroche clash during Senate Committee meetingNandi Senator Samson Cherargei has been unanimously elected Vice Chairperson of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, replacing Johnes Mwaruma who was reassigned. The committee oversees county government financial accountability and audits.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has been unanimously elected Vice Chairperson of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, replacing Johnes Mwaruma who was reassigned. The committee oversees county government financial accountability and audits.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has been removed from the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing, a move she attributed to a setback in advocacy for persons with disabilities. Her removal comes amid a wider reshuffle within the Orange Democratic Movement as internal divisions deepen over the party's cooperation agreement with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has been removed from the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing. She said the removal is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities but will not deter her from serving Kenyans.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi from powerful Senate committee positions amid tensions within the party over Sifuna's criticism of ODM's cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Sifuna will be moved from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee to the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Committee.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has resolved to direct the Inspector General of Police to arrest and produce Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo before senators on August 6, accusing him of repeatedly defying summons to explain audit queries after he skipped a Monday session and sent a last-minute reschedule request.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a resolution passed by the Minority Party on July 15, 2026, as communicated to the House by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to arrest and produce Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo for failing to honour summons.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate has summoned Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Erastus Kanga to explain why a Presidential Proclamation on handing over Amboseli Game Reserve to Kajiado County has not been implemented.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi County Government's wage bill reached 44 percent of its Sh6.4 billion revenue in 2024/2025, exceeding the 35 percent legal limit set by the Public Finance Management Act. Governor Stephen Sang appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee and was questioned over the breach, with the committee chair noting the Finance Executive Committee Member did not table a bill in the County Assembly to control spending.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru Senator Tabitha Keroche clashed during a Senate County Public Accounts Committee meeting where Kihika appeared to respond to audit queries for the 2024/2025 financial year, with their dispute over the closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital prompting the committee chair to intervene and request they withdraw unparliamentary language.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faced scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee over unauthorised expenditure of Sh742 million in the 2024/2025 financial year, after expenses exceeded the approved Sh4.7 billion budget to reach Sh5.4 billion.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi faced scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee over Sh1.3 billion in pending bills that his administration says have already been paid. The committee chair requested a forensic audit and demanded the governor explain the bills' sudden appearance, with senators suggesting they may be fictitious.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee that the capital has untapped revenue potential of up to Sh63 billion, primarily through land rates collection. He noted that only 20 per cent of Nairobi's 256,000 registered property owners regularly pay land rates, and called for stronger enforcement mechanisms through the National Rating Act, 2024.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors says the national government has reneged on a commitment to include Ksh.8 billion for permanent and pensionable UHC worker employment in the counties' shareable revenue rather than as a conditional grant, citing concerns that conditional funding makes counties dependent on the national government.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdilahi appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has attributed to his predecessor Amason Kingi responsibility for a long-standing audit query involving Sh1 billion paid to a private firm by the county government from 2014 to 2024. The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has resolved to invite the EACC and Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit into the transaction.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Governors and senators have reached an agreement following weeks of closed-door talks over allegations that some Senate County Public Accounts Committee members were engaging in extortion. Governors have agreed to resume appearing before Senate oversight committees, while senators have pledged to consider increased county funding in the next financial year.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senators' Liaison Committee challenged governors to provide evidence supporting claims of extortion and corruption within the Senate, accusing some county chiefs of using diversionary tactics. Senators warned that governors ignoring summons to the Senate Public Accounts Committee over audit queries face potential arrest and prosecution, and maintained they are executing their Constitutional oversight duties.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →