Governor Dhadho Godhana under fire for dodging Senate oversight visit
In a statement, the Committee said Governor Dhadho deliberately avoided a scheduled meeting with the Senators, despite receiving official communication about the engagement nearly a month in advance.
The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has issued a stern warning to Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana, accusing him of blatant evasion and defiance of parliamentary oversight.
The Committee has vowed to take action against the Governor, who they allege fled his office upon learning of their impending visit.
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In a statement, the Committee said Governor Dhadho deliberately avoided a scheduled meeting with the Senators, despite receiving official communication about the engagement nearly a month in advance.
The Committee Chairperson, Senator Mwenda Gataya (Tharaka Nithi), described the Governor’s absence as not only suspicious but also a deliberate attempt to obstruct accountability.
“We were shocked to find Governor Dhadho missing from his office when we arrived,” he said.
“This is a man whose administration is currently enforcing numerous regulations that we consider illegal. Our purpose was to gather detailed information, yet he chose to evade a constitutional oversight mission.”
He warned that the Senate would confront the Governor head-on until he learns to respect the law and the institutions that uphold it.
The Senators reportedly refused to meet with the Deputy Governor, insisting that Governor Dhadho must be personally answerable for the actions of his administration.
They questioned why, out of four Governors scheduled for similar engagements, only Governor Dhadho deliberately avoided the Senate delegation.
“This is not a casual visit. We are here representing the entire Senate, which is tasked with protecting devolution and ensuring counties comply with the Constitution,” said Senator Gataya.
The Chairperson noted that there were several questionable regulations currently in force in Tana River County, adding that the Governor was operating with impunity — a situation he would not get away with.
The Committee, which met with members of the Tana River County Assembly’s Delegated Legislation Committee, urged them to strengthen their internal oversight mechanisms to ensure county laws align with national standards.
The Committee, which concluded its tour on Friday, had visited Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Tana River counties. They are expected to compile a comprehensive report, including strong recommendations on Governor Dhadho’s conduct and the legal irregularities in Tana River County.
Senators on the oversight mission included Chairperson Mwenda Gataya (Tharaka Nithi), Vice Chairperson Danson Mungatana (Tana River), Joyce Korir, Julius Murgor (West Pokot), Betty Montet, Daniel Maanzo (Makueni), and Issa Juma Boy (Kwale).
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