Nairobi, March 4 -- Senators and governors are headed for a major clash over a new push by the lawmakers to have county chiefs appear before the Senate plenary to answer questions about their counties.

In a move similar to the current practice where Cabinet Secretaries appear before the plenary of the Senate and National Assembly to answer questions about their ministries, the senators want governors to follow suit.

The proposal, spearheaded by Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang'wa, also seeks to outline action to be taken in cases where governors fail to attend.

In April last year, senators passed amendments to the Standing Orders of Parliament to allow CSs to appear in person before plenary. Currently, ministers appear before the Senate on...