Governors and senators' rivalry put to an end after court verdict

Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru (center) flanked by Embu governor Cecily Mbarire (left) and Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka addressing the press during the Governors and Deputy Governor's retreat in Naivasha on October 13, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

This week the Supreme Court had its say on the contested issue of the role of the Senate in oversight of counties and in particular the summoning of governors by the senators.

The matter arose after several governors, including then Kakamega's Wycliffe Oparanya and Murang'a's Mwangi wa Iria refused to obey summons to appear before the Senate Public Accounts Committee.