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Senators want to move a motion to stop funds from going to Isiolo and other counties whose governors have refused to appear before them for accountability purposes. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Senators intend to move a motion to stop the National Treasury from disbursing funds to counties whose governors have refused to appear before committees to answer audit queries.

The Senate Health Committee has also directed the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and the Director of Public Prosecution Renson Ingonga to arrest and prosecute Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo for contempt and violation of the law.

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