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Kenya:
Uasin Gishu MCAS Slam Court Ruling
The Star, 22 February 2014
UASIN Gishu MCAs have criticised the judicial ruling that bars the Senate from impeaching or summoning governors. Several MCAs led by Langas ward county representative Peter Muya,… Read more »
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Kenya:
Katiba Corner - the 'War' Between Senators and Governors: What Does the Law Say?
The Star, 22 February 2014
Going by recent events, the relationship between the Senate and the governors is characterised by both love and hate. Shortly after the March 2014 elections, the senators and… Read more »
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Kenya:
Nothing to Worry About in the Ongoing War Between Senate and Judiciary
The Star, 22 February 2014
There have been expressions of unease over the manner in which the senate went ahead to confirm the impeachment of the Embu governor, Martin Wambura, despite a court order. But… Read more »
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Kenya:
Malombe Downplays Senate's Summons
The Star, 21 February 2014
KITUI Governor Julius Malombe yesterday said the Senate has summoned governors mainly for "consultative sessions". He said he attended a session with the Senate's Finance and… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kembi Faults the Judiciary
The Star, 21 February 2014
Mombasa The Senate Deputy Speaker Kembi Gitura has faulted the decision by the Judiciary to stop the gazettement of Embu Governor Martin Wambora's impeachment. Read more »
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Kenya:
Senate Suspends Devolution Bills in Protest
The Star, 20 February 2014
The Senate Finance Committee has suspended discussions of two critical bills on funding of counties in protest of the court order barring them from summoning Governors. The bills… Read more »
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Kenya:
Wajir Reps Defend the Governor Over Funds
The Star, 20 February 2014
Members of the Wajir County Assembly have accused the Senate's Finance and Economic Committee of interfering with their role. The MCAs said it is their role to hold county… Read more »
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Kenya:
Senate Taking Over MCAS' Role, Says Chemno
The Star, 20 February 2014
UASIN GISHU Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno has said Senate is finding its relevance by summoning governors to appear before their committee on finance, commerce and economic… Read more »
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Kenya:
Trader Asks Governors to Respect the Senate
The Star, 20 February 2014
A prominent trader has asked governors to honour summons issued by the Senate over mismanagement of public funds instead of going to court to block the process. Read more »