Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has been elected chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka named vice chairperson in a new leadership team that will represent the interests of Kenya’s 47 county governments.
The two were elected during a full council meeting in Nairobi on Monday, October 12, 2026. Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi was also appointed the council’s whip.
Njuki takes charge of the body that brings together county chiefs to coordinate their priorities and engage the national government on matters affecting devolution.
His tenure will involve steering discussions on the distribution of national resources, relations between the two levels of government, and the timely release of funds to counties.
The meeting also resulted in appointments to the council’s technical committees, which handle key policy areas affecting county administrations.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru was elected to chair the Agriculture and Livestock Development Committee, while Nandi Governor Stephen Sang will lead Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir was appointed head of the Health Committee.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will chair the Transport, Infrastructure and Energy Committee, while Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika was elected to lead Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Leleliit will head Security and Foreign Affairs, with Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu taking charge of Tourism and Wildlife. Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko was elected to chair Legal and Constitutional Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations.
Other governors elected to lead the council’s technical committees are Vihiga’s Wilber Otichilo, Garissa’s Nathif Jama, Busia’s Paul Otuoma, Kericho’s Erick Mutai, Meru’s Isaac Mutuma, Nyeri’s Mutahi Kahiga, Elgeyo Marakwet’s Wesley Rotich, Nyandarua’s Moses Badilisha and Laikipia’s Joshua Irungu.
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