Topic: Council of Governors
National Treasury denies owing counties as governors warn of service disruptions
Nov 19, 2024 at 01:11 PM
The National Treasury has firmly denied owing any arrears to county governments, following a warning by the Council of Governors (CoG) about potential service delivery disruptions ...
Counties face Christmas cash crunch as governors issue grim warning
Nov 18, 2024 at 06:10 PM
County governments are on the brink of collapse as a severe cash crunch threatens to disrupt services and leave employees unpaid during the festive season....
Governors accuse national government of sabotaging devolved health functions
Jun 05, 2024 at 10:42 AM
The Council of Governors (CoG) has raised serious concerns over a perceived scheme to revert the health function back to the National Government through a strategic smear campaign,...
Muguka ban by Mombasa and Kilifi county bosses is null and void - Ruto
May 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
In a decisive statement, President William Ruto declared the recent ban on muguka in Kilifi and Mombasa counties invalid, citing national legislation that recognises the crop....
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Governors want custom infrastructure fund to tame climate change challenges
May 08, 2024 at 10:32 AM
In the wake of widespread flooding plaguing numerous urban areas, the Council of Governors (CoG) has issued a fervent call for the establishment of a dedicated fund aimed at financ...
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Council of Governors Chair Anne Waiguru urges protection of devolution
May 01, 2024 at 12:26 AM
In a resounding call to uphold the principles of devolution, Council of Governors (COG) chair Anne Waiguru has urged Constitutional and Independent Offices to prioritize the intere...
Ruto and Governors unveil collaborative strategy to slash public wage bill by 2027
Apr 17, 2024 at 09:28 PM
President William Ruto unveiled a robust plan aimed at curtailing the public wage bill, emphasizing the government's commitment to achieving a 35 per cent wage bill ratio to revenu...
Kirinyaga County makes history with free uniforms and bursary boost for students
Apr 05, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Kirinyaga County has taken a significant step towards boosting Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) and secondary education within the county....
Kenya proposes mandatory investment permits for foreign businesses
Mar 19, 2024 at 10:08 AM
The National Assembly's Trade Committee is proposing a significant change to foreign investment regulations....
Waiguru champions gender equality, poverty alleviation initiatives in counties
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:05 PM
In a landmark address at the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York, Anne Waiguru, Chair of the Council of Governors (CoG) in Kenya, unveiled the groundb...
Waiguru pushes for more investment to boost economy growth in Kirinyaga
Feb 28, 2024 at 10:38 AM
In a bid to bolster economic growth and foster investment opportunities, the Council of Governors (COG) chair Anne Waiguru has underscored the significance of Kenya's counties as e...
World Bank's generous Sh67.7 funding catalyzes agricultural revolution in Kenya
Feb 15, 2024 at 08:56 PM
Kenya's agriculture sector is experiencing a notable transformation, thanks to the injection of $450 million (Sh67.7 billion) by the World Bank, aimed at supporting reforms in the ...
CoG, KNCCI join forces to spur seamless inter-county trade through new polices
Feb 02, 2024 at 01:01 PM
The Council of Governors (CoG) led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have joined forces to streamline inter-county ...
Senate slams brakes on Thang’wa dream of long weekends, extended public holidays
Jan 15, 2024 at 04:13 PM
Dreams of long weekends and leisurely escapes evaporated for Kenyans as the Senate committee slammed the brakes on a proposed extension of public holidays....
Waiguru urges coordinated East African response to climate change challenges
Dec 07, 2023 at 04:24 PM
Council of Governors (COG) Chair Anne Waiguru has called for coordinated regional strategies to deal with the far-reaching impacts of climate change in East Africa....
Counties unite to boost industrial investments and agro-processing opportunities
Nov 22, 2023 at 03:31 PM
Kenya's Council of Governors (COG) has committed to expediting industrial approvals within counties, unveiling a strategic plan to leverage opportunities presented by the African C...
Anne Waiguru unanimously re-elected as Chairperson of Council of Governors
Oct 02, 2023 at 06:04 PM
In a unanimous decision during a full council meeting held in Nairobi, Governor Anne Waiguru of Kirinyaga County has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Council of Governors ...
CoG wants half of National Contingency Fund set aside for El Niño mitigation
Sep 28, 2023 at 07:59 PM
The Council of Governors (CoG) has formally requested the national government to allocate a significant portion of the National Contingency Fund for the purpose of preparedness and...
Waiguru launches 'Governor Minji Minji Cup' football tournament with Sh1 million reward
Sep 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has unveiled a groundbreaking football tournament, the "Governor Minji Minji Cup," set to engage 200 clubs in a spirited competition for a cash priz...
Waiguru urges KMPDU to postpone strike considering the economic realities
Sep 13, 2023 at 01:51 PM
The Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), Anne Waiguru, has called upon the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) to reconsider their planned doctors' str...
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