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Governors axe Kahiga at CoG after remarks on Raila's death

The Council of Governors (CoG) chair and Wajir Governor, Ahmed Abdullahi during a press briefing in Nairobi on October 22 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The Council of Governors (CoG) has removed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga as its vice chairperson following his remarks that appeared to celebrate former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death.

The announcement came shortly after the governor announced his resignation from the responsibility on Wednesday morning.

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