The Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has renewed its directive for the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to arrest Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo following his failure to attend a scheduled hearing on July 27, 2026.
The committee, chaired by Senator Moses Kajwang of Homa Bay, summoned Governor Guyo to appear over questions raised in the Auditor-General’s reports concerning Isiolo County’s financial management. Despite receiving the summons, the governor did not show up and instead sent a last-minute letter requesting to be excused due to prior official engagements within Isiolo County.
"We regret to inform you that His Excellency will be unable to attend the meeting on the scheduled date due to prior official engagements that had been confirmed before the receipt of the invitation. In view of this, we request the rescheduling of the invitation," the governor’s letter stated.
However, the committee criticized the timing and manner of the communication, noting that the letter was received only around 12:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing, just 90 minutes before the scheduled appearance. Senator Kajwang condemned the lack of cooperation from the county leadership, emphasizing that the governor’s repeated absence undermines the committee’s oversight role.
"The communication process was flawed, and there has been clear non-cooperation from the governor's office. This committee cannot continue to tolerate repeated failure to honour Senate summons," Kajwang said.
This is not the first time the committee has taken such measures. During a July 9 sitting, the PAC also ordered Governor Guyo’s arrest after he failed to appear, but the warrant was not enforced. The committee now demands an explanation for the previous inaction and insists on immediate compliance.
"We need an explanation as to why the earlier warrant was not executed. This time, the Inspector General must ensure the governor is brought before this committee," Kajwang directed.
The Senate PAC’s investigation focuses on financial irregularities highlighted in the Auditor-General’s reports on Isiolo County. The committee stresses that the presence of governors and accounting officers is critical for effective parliamentary oversight and accountability.
