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Council Of Governors

'Retired' governors' decry going home without pension

CPF Managing Director Hosea Kili regretted that the former governors have gone home empty-handed but said the pension case was in court and he could not comment about it.

By Willis Oketch 17 days ago

'Retired' governors' decry going home without pension

Governor Waiguru should strive to make CoG more vibrant

Governor Waiguru should strive to make CoG more vibrant

By Editorial 17 days ago

Anne Waiguru elected Council of Governors chairperson

Anne Waiguru elected Council of Governors chairperson

By Brian Okoth 19 days ago

Union dismisses governors' ghost workers claim, threatens strike

Union dismisses governors' ghost workers claim, threatens strike

By Patrick Beja 19 days ago

Devolution has strengthened our democracy, made polls peaceful

Devolution brought resources and representation through county assemblies closer to people.

By Koki Muli Grignon 19 days ago

Devolution has strengthened our democracy, made polls peaceful

Yes, governors deserve respect but must deliver

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured them that they will not be subjected to humiliation and arbitrary arrests by junior investigative officers.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Yes, governors deserve respect but must deliver

Anne Waiguru, Ole Lenku lead race to become CoG boss

Azimio leader Raila Odinga met governors and backed Ole Lenku’s candidature as Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua says he will work with whoever is elected

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 19 days ago

Anne Waiguru, Ole Lenku lead race to become CoG boss

Kenya Kwanza settles on Waiguru as CoG chair

The Council’s elections are planned for next weekend but they will be preceded by an induction workshop of the 47 governors which starts Tuesday and runs through to Saturday in Mombasa.

By Ibrahim Oruko 24 days ago

Kenya Kwanza settles on Waiguru as CoG chair

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza battle shifts to council of governors

The governors and their deputies will be joined by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o and Auditor General Nancy Gathungu.

By Ibrahim Oruko 24 days ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza battle shifts to council of governors

Council of Governors elections must rise above party politics

Governors must also learn to speak in one voice, especially on common issues that affect counties

By Editorial 24 days ago

Council of Governors elections must rise above party politics

Governors demand Sh46b from Yatani for last fiscal year

CoG Finance, Planning, and Economic Affairs Committee chairman Ndiritu Muriithi said the devolved units had expected to receive the money in the last fiscal year.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Governors demand Sh46b from Yatani for last fiscal year

Kenyans affected by drought up by 400, 000 in last four months

In February this year, President Uhuru Kenyatta flagged emergency relief food for distribution in 23 ASAL counties, which has alleviated the suffering.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Kenyans affected by drought up by 400, 000 in last four months

CoG threatens to sue over delayed disbursement of additional funds

They said the National Treasury had withheld about Sh100 billion in monthly disbursements from January.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

CoG threatens to sue over delayed disbursement of additional funds

Energy CS Monica Juma on the spot over Rural Electrification director's picks

New appointments are seen to give CS sweeping power to control Rerec. The CoG said the appointments were a deliberate attempt to exclude it.

By Phillip Mwakio 5 months ago

Energy CS Monica Juma on the spot over Rural Electrification director's picks

Release county funds

Governors have decried continued delays in funds disbursement to counties.

By Editorial 6 months ago

Release county funds

Council of Governors seeks release of Sh148b funds held by Treasury

County governments have raised the alarm over continuous delay in disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.

By Renee Were 6 months ago

Council of Governors seeks release of Sh148b funds held by Treasury

Treasury yet to release Sh100 billion to counties

Counties are broke as the National Treasury withholds about Sh100 billion in monthly disbursements due from January.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 6 months ago

Treasury yet to release Sh100 billion to counties

Governors showcase innovations in fight against Covid-19 spread

The report titled County Innovations and Best Practices on Covid-19 Response highlighted successful stories on curbing the spread of the virus.

By Jacinta Mutura 7 months ago

Governors showcase innovations in fight against Covid-19 spread

Governors ask Senate to issue Sh42b grants

CoG has appealed to the Senate to release Sh42 billion conditional grants from the national government to governors.

By Phares Mutembei 7 months ago

Governors ask Senate to issue Sh42b grants

Parties owe us competent leaders for governorship

While voters are the ones who chose these leaders, the ultimate responsibility lies with the “owners” of political parties.

By Ken Opalo 7 months ago

Parties owe us competent leaders for governorship

Governors extend MES contract by another three years

COG, through its chairman Governor Martin Wambora said they acknowledged the impact the equipment has had on health service delivery to Kenyans

By Betty Njeru 7 months ago

Governors extend MES contract by another three years

Governors write to Treasury CS Ukur Yatani seeking Sh72.7b

Wambora says delay in disbursement has affected the devolved units’ capacity to complete development projects

By Mireri Junior 7 months ago

Governors write to Treasury CS Ukur Yatani seeking Sh72.7b

Review finds about 80 laws out to diminish devolution

An internal review has found more than 80 laws that seek to claw back devolution. I will examine each of these issues in turn.

By Ndiritu Muriithi 8 months ago

Review finds about 80 laws out to diminish devolution

Pain as governors set for exit with Sh104b unpaid bills

With 21 of the 47 county chiefs serving their second terms and 26 others unsure of re-election, it could be a long wait for suppliers.

By Patrick Alushula 8 months ago

Pain as governors set for exit with Sh104b unpaid bills

Governors upbeat after Yatani releases Sh140b

The government has disbursed Sh140.9 billion of the Sh370 billion allocated to counties in this financial year.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Governors upbeat after Yatani releases Sh140b

It’s tightrope for deputy governors seeking to take over from bosses

In Kisumu, Deputy Governor Mathews Owili is hoping Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o will trust him again and select him to deputise him.

By Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago

It’s tightrope for deputy governors seeking to take over from bosses

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