Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has unanimously been elected the Council of Governors chairperson.
Abdullahi has been serving as the CoG vice Chair and will now take over from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru whose term has come to an end.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga on the other hand was elected the vice chair.
Governor Kahiga, who has been recognized for his strong leadership in Nyeri County, will now assist Abdullahi in steering the council.
His election came after over five hours of deliberations where the county heads from the 47 counties met behind closed doors to discuss key issues affecting devolution among them the rotation of leadership between the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions.
The rotational leadership structure has been a significant factor in ensuring representation from both sides of the political divide.
The Council of Governors plays a pivotal role in representing county interests at the national level, and this new leadership team is expected to bring fresh energy to the council’s agenda.
