By Mandere Onyinkwa The Council of Governors (CoG) is ramping up the use of data to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths, with governors now chairing weekly review meetings tracking progress across all 47 counties. Eight months after the rollout of a national dashboard consolidating county reports, early results show progress, with many counties recording fewer—and […]

Earlier, Siaya Governor James Orengo avoided a similar fate by appearing before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). -KPC By Robert Nyasato The Senate is ramping up its oversight role, signaling the end of what has long been seen as evasive tactics by some county governors. In a major shift, senators are now issuing […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused four senators of presiding over or participating in alleged intimidation, harassment and extortion of governors during appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). In a formal resolution circulated on Tuesday, the CoG listed Senators Moses Kajwang, Edwin Sifuna, Samson Cherargei and Johnes Mwaruma […]

By KPC Reporter Senators and Governors are locked in a heated standoff over the oversight of county governments, trading sharp statements that expose deep tensions in the country’s devolved governance system. In a press release on Tuesday, the Senate expressed “grave concern” over allegations by the Council of Governors (CoG) that its committees were engaging […]

By Ongaga Ongaga A fresh confrontation is brewing between Kenya’s Governors and Senators, threatening to escalate into one of the most significant standoffs in recent years over county accountability. At their retreat in Kilifi, the Council of Governors (CoG) announced that all county chiefs will suspend appearances before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC), […]

By KPC Reporter The Council of Governors has decried “continuous and escalating extortion, political witch-hunt, harassment, intimidation and humiliation” of county leaders by certain members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC). In a statement issued at the ongoing Governors’ retreat, the Council announced that all Governors have suspended their appearances before the committee […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Council of Governors (CoG) has removed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga from his position as Vice Chairperson following the controversial remarks he made about the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. The decision was made public moments after Dr Kahiga issued a public apology and announced his resignation from the position […]

By KPC Ongaga Ongaga Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has resigned as Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following widespread condemnation over remarks he made about the late Raila Amolo Odinga, which were perceived as celebratory and disrespectful. The controversy began after a video surfaced showing Governor Kahiga addressing a gathering in Kieni, where […]