Ahmed Abdullahi re-elected as Council of Governor’s chairperson
In his acceptance to lead the CoG, Ahmed thanked his colleagues for their renewed trust in his leadership
Wajir governor Ahmed Abdullahi has retained his position as the chairperson Council of Governors after a consensus voting that was held today.
This is even as his Nyeri counterpart Mutahi Kahiga retained the post for being his vice while Tharaka Nithi’s Muthomi Njuki was appointed Whip of the council replacing Nandi governor Stephen Sang.
In his acceptance to lead the CoG, Ahmed thanked his colleagues for their renewed trust in his leadership.
“It is a profound honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of steering the Council for the next one year,” he said.
He noted that his new term would focus on strengthening the council’s mandate and safeguarding the spirit of devolution, pledging that his leadership would ensure “the dream of devolution is not just protected, but fully realized for the benefit of every single Kenyan.”
He also congratulated his colleagues on their new roles, acknowledging Vice Chairperson Kahiga, Whip Njuki, and the committee chairpersons overseeing key portfolios.
The Council confirmed that the elections were conducted by consensus in accordance with the Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012.
The vote also resulted in the appointment of governors to lead technical committees.
These include Fernandes Barasa of Kakamega (Finance, Planning and Economic Affairs), Abdulswamad Nassir of Mombasa (Health), Kenneth Lusaka of Bungoma (Agriculture and Livestock Development), and Wilber Ottichilo of Vihiga (Environment, Forestry and Climate Change).
Other appointments were Stephen Sang (Resource Mobilization and Partnerships), Nathif J. Adam (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Disaster Risk Management), Paul Otuoma (Blue Economy), Erick Mutai (Education), Simon Kachapin (Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Services), Gladys Wanga (Human Resources, Labour and Social Welfare), Wisley Rotich (ICT and Knowledge Management), and Anyang’ Nyong’o (Land, Housing and Urban Development).
According to Governor Ahmed, the council’s priorities for the year include operationalizing the Devolution Training Institute, implementing the CoG Strategic Plan (2022–2027), and finalising the transfer and costing of devolved functions.
He emphasised that equitable revenue distribution and strengthening devolution across all sectors would remain top priorities.
