Muthomi Njuki elected Council of Governors chairperson, Lusaka named deputy
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Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has been elected the new chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka taking over as vice chairperson.
The two were elected during a full council meeting held in Nairobi on Monday, October 12, 2026, alongside Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi, who was named the Council's whip.
Njuki takes over the leadership of the influential body responsible for coordinating the interests of Kenya's 47 county governments and representing governors in engagements with the national government.
His new role will see him spearhead discussions on devolution, resource allocation, intergovernmental relations and the timely disbursement of funds to counties.
The meeting also saw governors elected to chair the Council's technical committees.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru was elected to lead the Agriculture and Livestock Development Committee, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang will chair Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships, while Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir will head the Health Committee.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was elected chairperson of the Transport, Infrastructure and Energy Committee, while Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika will lead Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Leleliit will chair Security and Foreign Affairs, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu will oversee Tourism and Wildlife, while Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko will head Legal and Constitutional Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations.
Other governors elected to lead committees include 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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