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Kenya Council of Governors Elections 2020

By Daniel Maithya

January 20, 2020

Kakamega Governor  Wycliffe Oparanya re-elected unopposed as Council of Governors chairman.

Other Elected Leaders

CoG Deputy Chairman – Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria

Chief Whip – Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana

The CoG executive committee will be made up of Governors Oparanya, Mwangi Wa Iria and Kivutha Kibwana.

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi will chair the Legal Affairs, Human Rights, Intergovernmental Relations, Security and Foreign Affairs committee.

Kisii Governor James Ongwae – Human Resources, Labour and Social Welfare

Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony – Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Services

Narok Governor Samuel ole Tunai – Tourism and Natural Resources committee

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui – Urban Planning, Housing, Development, Lands, Infrastructure and Energy

Education Committee will be chaired by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga.

Former Kenya Council of Governors Chairmen

Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto: 2013 – 2015

Former Meru Governor Peter Munya: 2015 – 2017

Turkana’s Josphat Nanok: May 2017 – January 2019.