Council of Governors Stories
West Kenya Sugar Company will invest Sh5.7 billion in Nzoia Sugar, Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries will put in Sh4.5 billion for Chemelil Sugar, Wes...
The governors argue that the proposed allocation of Sh405.1 billion falls short of the constitutional threshold and threatens to stall essential servi...
Following consultations with key stakeholders, including healthcare worker unions and the Council of Governors, the Ministry revealed that agreements...
The Deputy Governors’ Caucus, led by Laikipia Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri, said their offices lack defined functions, leaving them sidelined in the...
Governors are demanding at least Sh536 billion for the 2025–26 financial year, saying anything less will cripple service delivery and violate the prin...
Still, Mendenhall notes that "Kenyan corruption has made it by far the hardest," a frustration echoed across the private sector.
The National Assembly suggested allocating Sh25.3 billion, while the Senate pushed for the full Sh50.5 billion. Governors and the Senate support direc...
While agreeing with the governors that no county should lose money, members of the Senate’s Finance and Budget Committee, led by Mandera Senator Ali R...
The governors threatened to suspend county operations in 14 days if the National Treasury did not restore Sh38.4 billion in diverted funds and release...
The dispute has continued to affect service delivery in counties, with key infrastructure projects stalled due to delayed disbursement of funds.
Many counties have seen strained relationships between governors and their deputies, with some deputies being left out of county affairs.
Gathungu further pointed out that some of the regional bodies that received millions in subscription fees from counties are not legally recognised.
The report shows only Lamu, Mandera, Taita Taveta, and West Pokot counties adhered to their approved work plans. The rest did not use the funds as ind...
Council of Governors Finance Committee Chairman Fernandes Barasa stressed that counties require Sh547 billion to meet their obligations.
Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga insisted that governors will only receive their share of the additional allocation if they withdraw the court case.
Despite reassurances from Health Cabinet Secretary and CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi that there was no secrecy in the deal, senators remain unconvin...
Kindiki noted that the first cohort of 19 parks is at an advanced stage of construction, while the second cohort is also making headway.
The move is seen as a step towards addressing grievances raised by healthcare workers regarding delayed payments.
Ahmednasir's criticism is directed at the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Marsabit.
The county leaders pointed to discrepancies in the newly upgraded payroll system, which have led to delays in the disbursement of December salaries.
Mkangi warns that the transfer of the functions should be cerebral, where devolution is optimally implemented the way Kenyans designed it.
Senators have vowed to challenge the ruling by Justice Ngaah, which declared any decisions arising from audits conducted outside constitutional timeli...
The committee noted an increasing trend where governors consistently fail to honour such invitations, often requesting postponements without valid rea...
Kindiki proposed a solution to bridge the gap between the differing perspectives of the Council of Governors and the Controller of Budget.
Ngumbi criticised the governors for dismissing the audit findings, urging them to focus on implementing reforms to address the gaps identified by the...
The Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang'o has raised concerns over the ballooning debts and urged counties to prioritise the settlement of pen...
The lobbyists expressed doubt on President Ruto's commitment to ensuring that devolution succeeds.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who co-chairs the mediation committee, pointed out the importance of supporting devolution and finding a fair resolution.
Governor Mohamud stressed the need for both clear roles and adequate funding to ensure that county governments can meet the energy needs of their popu...
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...
