Council of Governors-Kenya

Happy Madaraka Day.
Today, we celebrate the courage, resilience and sacrifices of the heroes and heroines who paved the way for Kenya’s self-governance.
Together, let us continue building a united and prosperous Kenya where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.

Governors led by the Council of Governors (CoG) Chair H.E FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi joined H.E President William Ruto for the launch of the Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere (EWENE) and Maternal and Newborn Rapid Results Initiative.
EWENE is a global initiative that seeks to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths by prioritizing high-impact, evidence-based interventions implemented at both National and County Government levels. Anchored on ten (10) strategic pillars, including: quality of care; policy and planning; gender and equity; data, monitoring and learning; health workforce; emergency preparedness, response and resilience; commodities and health technologies; financing; advocacy and accountability; and research and innovation, the initiative will be implemented across all 47 Counties.
The event also marked the flag off of critical maternal medical equipment to 20 counties, a significant step aimed at improving maternal and newborn healthcare services. Both levels of governments reaffirmed their commitment to address the systemic gaps driving maternal and neonatal deaths, including delays in access to quality healthcare, while calling for a Whole of society approach in realizing the EWENE acceleration plan and RRI goals.

Governors led by CoG Chair H.E FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi, alongside H.E President William Ruto during the signing of the Intergovernmental Participation Agreements for Phase II of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) Programme covering 16 Counties. This marks another key milestone in advancing inclusive industrialization and economic transformation across the country.
CAIPs continues to position Counties as centres of value addition, agro-processing, manufacturing and investment growth, while creating sustainable employment opportunities and strengthening Kenya’s transition towards a production-driven economy.
Sustained collaboration between the National and County Governments is needed to address implementation and sustainability challenges and operationalize the parks.
During the ceremony, the Trade Intergovernmental Framework was also signed between both levels of government signaling a committment to strengthen coordination on matters trade, enhance market access and improve competitiveness for goods produced within the industrial parks.

May this blessed Eid ul-Adha bring peace, happiness and countless blessings to you and your loved ones. May your sacrifices be accepted and your hearts filled with joy. Eid Mubarak.

At the 79th Session of the World Health Assembly , the Council of Governors today convened a high-level side event on Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR), bringing together leaders from Kenya, Uganda and global health partners to showcase progress and solutions driving reductions in preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

During discussions featuring representatives from the Ministries of Health of Kenya and Uganda, the Social Health Authority, AFENET, Digital Health Agency, Kenya Mission, GOAL 3, CHU4UHC, UNFPA, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator, Lwala, among other key stakeholders, leaders reaffirmed that ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths will require sustained political commitment, stronger accountability systems, investment in emergency referral support and coordinated action across governments and partners.

Uganda highlighted progress made through implementation of its 2017 MPDSR Guidelines, reporting a decline in maternal mortality from approximately 600 to 189 deaths per 100,000 live births, supported by a digitized National MPDSR Tracker and the establishment of 16 Centres of Excellence focused on improving maternal and newborn care.

The discussions reinforced a shared global message: when leadership, accountability, governance and evidence-based action converge, maternal and newborn survival becomes measurable impact rather than aspiration.

Present during the engagement was CoG Vice-Chair H.E. Muthomi Njuki, Chair Resource Mobilisation Committee H.E. Stephen Sang, Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale, CoG CEO Ms. Mary Mwiti, EBS, CEO SHA Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, CEO DHA Anthony Leinayara, alongside representatives from development partners and global health institutions.

Governor Muthomi Njuki
H.E Stephen Sang
The Ministry of Health
CS Aden Duale

Swearing-in ceremony of H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Jr as a Member of the Kenya Law Reform Commission.

H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. was appointed by the Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, through Gazette Notice No. 5589 dated 17th April 2026, to serve for a period of five years.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has emphasized the need to ensure that the aspirations and objects of the 2010 Constitution are fully realized for every Kenyan. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. will play a key role in advancing legal reforms that strengthen devolved governance, promote equitable development, and enhance access to justice for all

The Swearing-in ceremony of Members of the Kenya Law Reform Commission will take place tomorrow from 8.30am at the Supreme Court building.

Congratulations HE. Mutula Kilonzo Jr .
COG wishes you and the Commission success as you embark on this important national duty.

The Council of Governors today convened a high-level County Leadership Sensitisation and Alignment Forum in Naivasha that culminated in the signing of Intergovernmental Participation Agreements (IPAs) for the implementation of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP).

The signing of the IPAs marks a major milestone in strengthening collaboration between the national and county governments in advancing climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable livelihoods.

The programme will be implemented in Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori counties, reinforcing county leadership at the centre of Kenya’s natural resource management and climate action agenda.

The Council of Governors, jointly with the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, today convened a high-level sensitization meeting for Governors under the Kenya Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (K-WASH) Programme, bringing together County leadership, Water Sector Agencies and the World Bank to strengthen coordination in expanding access to water and sanitation services.

The USD 458 Million programme, now in its third year of implementation towards 2030, targets over 4 million households across Kenya. So far, key strides have been made including Ksh 2.69 Billion realized for County disbursement and Ksh 614.9 Million for Water Service Providers following the first verification exercise.

The forum has emphasized the need to strengthen Water Service Providers through improved governance, financial management systems, professional staffing, increased sanitation investments, and enhanced collaboration between National and County Governments in planning bulk water infrastructure projects. This is a great move towards achieving professionally approved water projects that meet regulatory and quality standards as efforts continue to bring all 47 counties into the K-WASH programme.

Counties are positioning themselves for the future through digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging technologies aimed at improving governance and service delivery.

The ICT & Knowledge Management Committee in partnership with World Bank Kenya is holding a 2 day consultative meeting and learning session with County Directors of ICT to assess counties’ digital readiness, strengthen collaboration, and develop practical ICT & AI leadership frameworks for devolved governance.

Speaking during the meeting, Murang’a County Governor H.E. Irungu Kang’ata highlighted the importance of investing in strong ICT infrastructure to unlock the full potential of AI and emerging technologies in sectors such as health, agriculture, trade, fleet management and public service management.

Counties further resolved to strengthen peer-to-peer learning, expand partnerships within the innovation ecosystem, invest in foundational ICT infrastructure, enhance last-mile connectivity, and explore reliable internet solutions to accelerate digital transformation across all Counties.