National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has issued a stern warning to county governors, stating they risk criminal sanctions for failing to honor summons to appear before parliamentary committees. The warning was delivered on Thursday, April 17, 2026, during a meeting with the leadership of the County Assemblies Forum in Nairobi.
Wetang'ula cited the County Governments Act, which mandates that governors and other county officials must appear before Parliament when summoned. He emphasized that ignoring such summons is a criminal offense. The Speaker expressed concern over a growing trend of governors delegating their deputies or county executives to attend committee sessions in their place, which he stated was unacceptable.
The Speaker's remarks highlight ongoing tensions between the national legislature and county governments over accountability. He stressed that parliamentary oversight is a constitutional requirement and that no governor is above the law. Wetang'ula directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to ensure all summons are properly served and to initiate legal action against any governor who fails to comply.
