Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and his Nakuru Counterpart Susan Kihika have landed new roles following an election conducted by the Council of Governors.
Kahiga is now the chairperson of the Human Resource, Labour and Social Welfare Committee. He ran for the seat unopposed.
The seat was initially held by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja who chose not to defend the seat.
A source close to Sakaja told the Star that he chose to focus on his mandate at City Hall.
Kihika on the other hand was elected Industry, Manufacturing and Enterprise Development Committee chairperson. The position was initially held by Governor Wavinya Ndeti.
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi was elected the chairperson for the Security and Foreign Affairs committee. The position was initially held by Tana River Governor Godhana Dhadho.
The Council of Governors on Monday held elections for the Executive and Technical Committee.
Most of the governors retained their positions at the CoG apart from the three.
Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru was re-elected as the CoG chairperson together with her deputy, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi.
Nandi's Stephen Sang also retained the position of Chief Whip.
Here is a list of committee chairpersons who were also elected;
- Finance, Planning and Economic Affairs - Fernandes Barasa
- Health - Muthomi Njuki
- Energy, Roads, Transport and Infrastructure - Kimani Wamatangi
- Arid, Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) and Disaster Management - Nathif Jama
- Resource Mobilization and Partnerships - Cecily Mbarire
- Human Resource, Labour and Social Welfare - Mutahi Kahiga
- Tourism and Wildlife - Patrick Ole Ntutu
- Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives - Kenneth Lusaka
- Water, Forestry and Natural Resources Management - Andrew Mwadime
- Land, Housing and Urban Development – Anyang' Nyong’o
- Education - Eric Mutai
- Legal, Constitutional Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations - Mutula Kilonzo
- Gender, Youth, Culture, Sports and Social Services - Simon Kachapin
- Environment and Climate Change – Wilber Ottichilo
- Blue Economy - Issa Timamy
- CT and Knowledge - Wisley Rotich
- Security and Foreign Affairs– Benjamin Cheboi
- Trade, Industry, Manufacturing and Enterprise Development-Susan Kihika
