Waiguru re-elected as CoG chairperson
Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru who is serving her second term as governor has been re-elected for a second term as the Council of Governors chairperson.
Waiguru was elected unopposed, after indicating she was interested in defending the seat during an Executive and Technical committee meeting to elect new officials .
Waiguru’s deputy Wajir governor Ahmed Abdullahi also retained his seat.
Some of the officials who also retained their positions at the Council include Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki retains the chairmanship of Health.
Meanwhile, Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka retains the chairmanship of Agriculture and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa retains the chairmanship of Finance.
Susan Kihika the governor of Nakuru has been elected Trade Committee chairperson taking the reigns from Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti.
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga took over the chairmanship of the human resources committee, succeeding Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi assumed the role of chair for the security committee, replacing Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana.
