This archive report was first published on 3 August 2020.
On August 3, 2020, Ukambani Senators made it clear that they would not back down from their stance on the contentious revenue sharing formula.
Led by Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior, the lawmakers accused political parties of exerting undue pressure on Senators to support the unpopular formula.
The Senators, drawn from the lower Eastern Region, claimed that the Wiper Party was trying to convince them to back the formula, which they believed would expose their counties to financial constraints.
Despite the pressure, the Senators remained resolute, stating that they would not be intimidated into backing a formula that threatened their counties' financial stability.
On Tuesday, the Senate was expected to proceed with debate on the revenue sharing formula, a move that could prove to be a litmus test for political cohesion in the country.
Several leaders had asked the House to resolve the stalemate on the proposed sharing formula, which was threatening to bring services in the counties to a halt.
As the debate raged on, the Senators were determined to stand their ground and ensure that their counties did not lose out in the revenue sharing formula.
