Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has called for arrest and prosecution of the Senate Finance Committee members accusing them of inciting Kiambu traders against paying taxes and levies.
Speaking to the press at Limuru town on Sunday, Kabogo said he has written to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeking action to be taken against the 10 member committee which he accused of allegedly inciting the Kiambu residents against his government.
Kabogo claims that the committee lead by Kakamega senator Bonny Khalwale incited residents when it held its public forums in Thika last week.
“I have written to the DPP, Keriako Tobiko seeking him to investigate and take action against the Senate Finance Committee members who incited residents against paying levies when they had their meeting in Kiambu,” he said.
Kabogo said that he has evidence to support his claims adding that the senate has been against his government.
The Kiambu boss said the senate should protect the interest of devolution and not incite the public against their leaders.
The Kiambu Governor further accused county Senator Kimani Wamatangi accusing him of using the senate to fight the county government.
“It is clear that senator Wamatangi is using the senator to fight the Kiambu government,” said Kabogo, noting that Wamatangi is using the personal differences to undermine the county activities.
The senate committee on public accounts and finance held public forums in Thika last week with the aim of probing high tax rates and levies being imposed to traders by the county government.
The committee was invited to probe the allegations by the county senator after a public outcry over alleged hiked levies.