The Council of Governors (CoG) has announced its new leadership team, with Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi being named Chair after a successful event today at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. The new leadership will be at the helm of CoG for the next two years.
The elected leaders step into this pivotal role during a critical period for county governments, which are grappling with pressing challenges such as healthcare and resource mobilization while striving for better coordination between national and county administrations.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has been appointed Vice Chair and Nandi Governor Stephen Sang will serve as Chief Whip. Together, they aim to advance the CoG’s agenda and ensure that counties receive the necessary support and resources to bolster Kenya’s devolution initiatives.
The newly formed leadership team also includes key appointments to lead various essential committees. Kakamega Governor Fernandez Baraza will chair the Finance Committee, while Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki will lead the Health Committee.
Vihiga Governor Wilberforce Otichilo will oversee the Environment and Forestry Committee, and Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka will head the Agricultural Committee.
Other committee leaders include Garissa Governor Nathif Adam who will chair the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Committee and Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, who will lead the Education Committee. West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin will spearhead the Gender, Youth and Sports Committee while Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will manage the Human Resource, Labour and Social Welfare Committee.
Additional appointments include Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich as chair of the ICT Committee, Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o overseeing the Lands and Housing Committee, and Migori Governor Achillo Ayacko heading the Legal Committee. Kisii Governor Simba Arati will chair the Resource Mobilization Committee with Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi leading the Security Committee.
Lastly, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu will lead the Tourism Committee and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti will oversee the Trade Committee. Meanwhile, Marsabit Governor Mohammed Ali will chair the Transport Committee, and Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu will head the Water Committee.
