Ahmed Abdullahi Stories

Council of Governors to elect new vice chair following Mutahi Kahiga's ouster
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

CoG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi condemned Kahiga’s remarks, describing them as “untimely, reckless and unspeakable” at a period of national mourning.

Mutahi Kahiga resigns as Council of Governors Vice Chair, apologises for remarks on Raila's death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

He apologised to the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and to Kenyans.

Governor Kahiga faces uproar over 'insensitive' remarks on Raila Odinga’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga criticised Kahiga, describing his comments as “primitive, insensitive...

Raila will be remembered as Kenya’s stabiliser and champion of peace – CoG chair
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The Governor emphasised Raila’s role in guaranteeing political peace in the country and called on leaders to emulate him by addressing differences thr...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi re-elected as Council of Governors Chairperson, Mutahi Kahiga retains Vice Chair position
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

In a reshuffle within the council’s executive, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki was appointed as Whip, replacing Nandi Governor Stephen Sang.

Governors warn of service paralysis as e-procurement dispute deepens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

The county chiefs now want the Treasury to dismantle the current system and hold fresh discussions on how to create a workable model.

Wajir doctors to get promotions, training opportunities in new deal with county
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 27, 2025

Among the key outcomes, contracted doctors will be confirmed to permanent and pensionable terms in the next financial year, doctors will be promoted t...

Counties accuse Treasury of over-control, blame e-procurement for slow services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

The governors have accused the Treasury of ignoring their concerns and failing to demonstrate where the e-procurement system is functioning successful...

Governors reject KMPDC ambulance registration directive, citing county authority conflicts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

KMPDC CEO David Kariuki defended the registration requirement, saying it aims to standardise pre-hospital services and improve emergency care across t...

Counties not against e-procurement, just need a functional system - CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

The Treasury’s e-procurement initiative seeks to digitise and standardise tender processes, including advertisements, submissions, evaluations, and aw...

CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi: Impeachment wave against governors driven by political fights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

The comments come amid a surge in motions against governors and deputies, reflecting growing tensions between county assemblies and executives. Since...

UHC row escalates as governors accuse Ministry of Health of undermining devolution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

The mandatory rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system also came under fire, with governors describing it as rushed, inconsisten...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi signs Sh14 billion budget after months of legal disputes
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 28, 2025

The budget process had faced a major setback following a protracted court battle over the composition of the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Commit...

Governors blame past regimes as pension arrears spiral beyond Sh100 billion, ask treasury to intervene
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

CoG Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi said he will hold discussions with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on how to a...

CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi questions Auditor General’s fairness in county oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

In her findings, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu criticised counties for poor financial discipline, pointing to excessive spending, misallocation of re...

Governors reject audit of bursary funds in six counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

He argued that the process does not align with the constitutional timelines provided under Article 229 and the requirements of the Public Audit Act. A...

Governors sound alarm as pending bills balloon to Sh172 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi said unpaid bills had reached Sh172.51 billion by the end of the financial year, with Nairobi C...

Counties raise Sh45.91 billion in own-source revenue in 2024/25, marking 11 per cent growth
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The CoG chair confirmed that the full Sh400.26 billion had since been disbursed, in addition to Sh16.27 billion in conditional allocations from develo...

Counties stare at cash crisis as they head to new financial year without funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

This mirrors last year’s situation, when counties missed out on Sh30 billion by the June 30 deadline, only receiving funds too late for meaningful pro...

Governors threaten to oust CoB Margaret Nyakang’o as April, May disbursements stall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Council of Governors (CoG) says it is ready to petition Parliament for her removal, accusing her of bias and deliberately frustrating the devoluti...

Governors back Ruto’s plan to use housing levy for building markets, social infrastructure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Governor Ahmed revealed that the council held a detailed meeting with the president last week, where they agreed on the importance of aligning housing...

Wajir governor denies involvement in MCA's abduction, cites political witch-hunt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 12, 2025

The governor said that the claims made against him are without merit and that there is no evidence linking him to the incident saying he will be pursu...

Somali embassy in Nairobi inaugurates new mosque sponsored by Eastleigh trader
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 10, 2025

The newly-inaugurated mosque is expected to serve embassy visitors, staff and members of the surrounding community.

Eastleigh Business District Association rebrands, unveils 2025 goals at annual meeting"
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 19, 2025

EBDA believes that its performance in 2024 exceeded expectations, and the association is optimistic about achieving even greater success in 2025.

Calls for state, donor collaboration as pastoralist leadership summit starts in Wajir
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Calling for greater integration into Kenya's national development agenda, the event's patron Dido Raso noted the challenges that pastoralist communiti...

CoG launches financial manual to boost accountability in county health spending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The manual has already been piloted in Nyandarua, Lamu, and Meru counties, and is expected to play a key role in the government’s ambitious plans to a...

Kenya launches Sh300m GIS initiative to transform land management
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

The implementation of the GIS system aims to bolster food and nutrition security, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable development in Kenya, a...

Pathologists engaged to identify mutilated body linked to missing Wajir MCA Yussuf Hussein
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 22, 2024

The family members have been pressing for the release of the body, which they claim belongs to the missing MCA, identifying it by a deformity in one o...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi elected new Council of Governors Chairperson
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 07, 2024

In the same meeting, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga was selected as the new Vice Chair.

Somali community in Nairobi unites to address challenges
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 06, 2024

Speakers called on the unity of the community in combating issues affecting them, reiterated their commitment to national unity and work with the gove...

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