Senate orders arrest of Governor Kihika over repeated snub of security committee summons
By Sharon Atieno, June 22, 2026The Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations has ordered the arrest of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika after accusing her of repeatedly ignoring summons linked to an ongoing parliamentary inquiry.
In a statement shared on Parliament’s Facebook account on Monday, June 22, 2026, senators said the move followed Kihika’s failure to appear before the committee despite several invitations, prompting lawmakers to invoke measures aimed at compelling her attendance before the House team.
Senators move to compel Kihika appearance
The resolution was reached during a committee sitting chaired by Fatuma Dullo, where members faulted the governor for repeatedly snubbing requests connected to investigations surrounding the alleged forced disappearances of young fishermen at Lake Nakuru National Park.
According to the committee, Kihika is among the critical stakeholders expected to submit evidence as senators seek answers over the controversial petition.
“The Governor has failed to honour all requests to appear before the Committee, prompting members to invoke measures to compel her attendance,” the statement said.
Security probe widens
The committee further resolved to summon officials from the Ministries of Interior, Agriculture, and Tourism before compiling its final report.
The latest development comes months after the same Senate committee ordered an urgent probe into the disappearance of fishermen at Lake Nakuru, with Senator Dullo previously directing authorities to immediately establish the whereabouts of missing persons.
“The relevant bodies must act swiftly to establish whether the missing person is alive or dead and also assist the affected families accordingly,” Dullo said during the earlier inquiry.
Fresh fish testing ordered after dispute
In a separate resolution, senators directed fresh sampling and testing of fish from Lake Nakuru after petitioners rejected findings earlier tabled by the Kenya Fisheries Service.
The petitioners argued that the exercise had been conducted unilaterally alongside the Kenya Wildlife Service, contrary to earlier committee instructions requiring participation of all stakeholders.
“The exercise be repeated in the presence of Committee members, petitioners and other relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency and credibility of the findings,” senators directed.
Capitol Hill police land controversy surfaces
The committee later met Musalia Mudavadi and John Mbadi over concerns surrounding the degazettement of Capitol Hill Police Station.
Mudavadi defended the process, maintaining that land subdivision and allocation decisions had followed Cabinet approval procedures, even as senators signalled further scrutiny before finalising their report.