The Council of Governors (CoG) led by the Chairman H.E Muthomi Njuki held a consultative meeting with the Commission on Revenue Allocation ( @CRAKenya ) to review its draft recommendations on the Division of Revenue for FY 2027/28. The Council highlighted key funding gaps requiring consideration, including KSh 8.6 billion for UHC workers, KSh 65.7 billion for newly delineated and transferred functions, KSh 15.2 billion for SRC remuneration reviews, and at least KSh 2 billion for Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). Other priorities include funding for the assumption of office and transition processes, as well as adjustments to reflect revenue growth.

Preparations are at an advanced stage for the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit 2026, set for 7–9th October in Nairobi. As agriculture is a devolved function, County Governments are working directly with farmers to improve productivity, strengthen value chains, expand market opportunities and increase incomes. The Summit will bring together the National Government, County Governments, farmers, the private sector and development partners to advance the transformation of Kenya’s agriculture and food systems. Counties are coordinating farmer participation to ensure their experiences, priorities and solutions are at the heart of the conversation, while also showcasing progress and strengthening National–County collaboration.

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (@KNUNOFFICIAL ) has officially called off the nationwide strike, which lasted 41 days.

The Council of Governors, led by its Chairperson, FCPA @HEAhmedJiir, today held a consultative meeting with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (@srckenya), led by its Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony, to deliberate on the county wage bill and critical issues affecting County Governments. The meeting focused on among others, harmonising approaches to remuneration and ensuring that county wage bills remain within sustainable levels without compromising the delivery of essential services to citizens. The Council of Governors remains committed to working in consultation and collaboration with the SRC and other stakeholders to develop amicable and sustainable measures that will safeguard county finances, protect service delivery and ensure that resources are directed where they matter most.

Today Governors joined H.E. the Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki for a high-level consultative meeting to fast-track the commissioning and operationalisation of the first cohort of 8 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). The focus was on closing the remaining gaps in critical enabling infrastructure, including access roads, electricity, water, ICT connectivity, sewerage and waste management, to ensure the parks are ready to drive value addition, attract investment and create jobs. The meeting brought together Governors from Garissa, Embu, Busia, Kisii and Migori, the Deputy Governor of Kirinyaga County and @CEOCOG Ms. Mary Mwiti, EBS. The priority now is to close the remaining gaps, meet the agreed commissioning timelines and move these investments from infrastructure to production, creating opportunities for local value addition, investment and employment across our counties.

Pre-summit meeting chaired by the Deputy President H.E Prof. Kithure Kindiki to consider the proposed agenda for the upcoming 13th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit.

Governors led by the Chairman, H.E. FCPA @HEAhmedJiir, today joined H.E. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki and other stakeholders at a Special Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) meeting to address pressing issues affecting the health sector across the Counties. At the heart of the discussions were the transfer of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff to County Governments, implementation of the 12th National and County Governments Summit resolutions on payment of SHA statutory deductions, and the ongoing industrial action by nurses across the Counties. The meeting provided an opportunity for the National and County Governments, together with other stakeholders, to engage on practical steps towards resolving the outstanding issues and restoring stability within the health sector. Cooperation between the two levels of government remains critical to protecting the gains made in healthcare and ensuring that devolution delivers quality services closer to the people.

The County Aggregated and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) are central to Kenya’s long term development Blueprint and its transformation into an industrialized middle-income economy that offers a high quality of life to all its citizens. The Council of Governors (CoG), led by Chairperson H.E. FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi, today held a consultative meeting with the Deputy President H.E Prof. Kithure Kindiki to fast-track the finalization and operationalization of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). Eight County Governments, including Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Busia, Migori, Garissa and Wajir, have achieved over 90% completion of construction works, with the focus now shifting to its full operationalization. This includes ensuring the Parks have access to enabling infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water, ICT, waste management, weighbridges and equipment. The engagement agreed on clear, time-bound actions between the National and County Governments to address outstanding bottlenecks and ensure CAIPs deliver on their promise of value addition, enterprise development, employment and expanded market access.

The 30th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), held today at the Office of the Deputy President, Karen Residence, reaffirmed the commitment of the National and County Governments to cooperative governance, fiscal sustainability, equitable development and the protection of devolution amid prevailing fiscal constraints. Key resolutions included fast-tracking the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026; pursuing the reinstatement of KSh. 3.25 billion for the 13 remaining County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs); strengthening county asset management; accelerating implementation of the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Act; and supporting the sustainability of youth enterprises under NYOTA, which has reached 122,203 beneficiaries.

Council of Governors Chairman @CogChair FCPA @HEAhmedJiir has raised concern over the continued disruption of County Health Services. He has called on every level of government to honour its commitments and uphold its responsibilities to avert a health crisis – at Kolping, Kenya

Devolution remains the most effective pathway for delivering community-driven climate solutions. Through the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme, counties have strengthened climate governance, expanded resilience investments, and empowered communities to lead locally driven climate action. As counties prepare for the next phase of climate financing, the focus is on strengthening climate institutions, expanding access to #ClimateFinance, and leveraging climate investments to drive resilience, green growth, job creation, and sustainable economic transformation.

The two levels of Government remain committed to ensuring a sustainable and permanent solution for UHC workers. Today, the Council of Governors leadership met with the Ministry of Health to advance the transition of UHC staff from contract terms to Permanent and Pensionable (PnP) employment. The meeting resolved to pursue amendments to DORA and reclassify the allocated funds as sharable revenue to Counties, guaranteeing predictability and sustainability in staff remuneration. Once this process is concluded, UHC workers will be issued with PnP contracts.

Proposals to establish a central beneficiaries register, introduce unique beneficiary identification, harmonize policy and legal frameworks, and adopt a means-testing mechanism will strengthen transparency, eliminate duplication, and ensure bursaries and scholarships reach the learners who need them most. Today, the Council of Governors, led by H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai @Dr_MutaiEric, Chair of the Education Committee and @CEOCOG Ms. Mary Mwiti, participated in a retreat convened by the @NAssemblyKE Committee on Regional Development to deliberate on the implementation, oversight, and sustainability of bursaries and scholarships through IPAs within existing constitutional and intergovernmental frameworks.

At the 79th Session of the World Health Assembly #WHA79, 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. @MOH_Kenya @Araap_Sang @CEOCOG @WHOKenya @WHO

Under the Constitution of Kenya 2010, stakeholder consultation and public participation are not optional—they are foundational principles that anchor governance in transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. Any legislative or regulatory process must meaningfully engage citizens and affected institutions to ensure decisions reflect the collective will and lived realities of Kenyans. The Council of Governors, led by Whip H.E. Governor @BenjaminCCheboi and Legal Committee Chair H.E. Dr. @OAyacko , presented its submissions on the draft Intergovernmental Relations (Sector Forum) Regulations, 2026 before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation. The Council underscored the need to withdraw the current draft to allow for wider stakeholder consultations and alignment with the Resolution of the Summit. Key proposals included: ✅Fresh public participation to capture all stakeholder views ✅Clear guidance from the Office of the Prime CS and the Executive Office of the President on designation of the Cabinet Secretary to sign off on the regulations ✅Alignment with the pending Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Strengthening retirement security is central to a resilient devolved system. The Council of Governors held a consultative meeting with the County Pension Fund to address pension sustainability, including arrears, non-remittance of contributions, and pension management for County Public Service employees. County Governments will develop and implement time-bound payment plans to clear outstanding pension arrears, guided by the multi-agency report to be tabled before the full Council for adoption and alignment on a structured repayment framework. @CPFKenya

The Council of Governors firmly condemns the shocking and unacceptable assault on H.E. Lelelit Lati, Governor of Samburu County, by members of @Senate_KE. This act of hooliganism not only demeans the dignity of the Office of the Governor as a Head of County Government, but also strikes at the very heart of constitutionalism, institutional decorum, and the rule of law. Such violence is a blatant violation of the rights and protections guaranteed under the Constitution of Kenya, which upholds human dignity, respect, and the peaceful conduct of public affairs as non-negotiable national values. The Council wishes to remind all State actors that leadership must at all times be guided by accountability, restraint, and fidelity to human rights and constitutional order. COG therefore call for immediate action to ensure justice is served, institutional integrity is protected, and public confidence in our democratic processes is upheld.

The Council of Governors, led by @CogChair H.E @HEAhmedJiir, today presented a memorandum on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026 before the @Senate_KE Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, underscoring the central role of the Senate in protecting County interests and shaping equitable resource allocation. In its submission, the Council noted that while the Senate and Commission on Revenue Allocation @CRAKenya had recommended Ksh 454.74 billion and Ksh 458.94 billion respectively as equitable share for Counties in FY 2026/27, County Governments have maintained their proposal of Ksh 534.96 billion to fully address emerging obligations, including revenue growth adjustment, transition of UHC workers, implementation of outstanding remuneration review cycles, and the phased transfer of additional devolved functions. The engagement highlights the importance of sustained consultation in safeguarding devolution, building consensus around County financing, and ensuring that public resources are managed prudently. On behalf of the 47 county governments, the Council further reaffirmed Counties’ commitment to clearing pending bills as a first charge in the next financial year, while also indicating that the Council will pursue legal channels to secure the release of Ksh 64 billion owed to Counties under the Equalization Fund to strengthen service delivery across the country