About The Council of Governors
The Council of County Governors (COG) is a non-partisan organization established under Section 19 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act (IGRA 2012). The Council of Governors comprises of the Governors of the forty-seven Counties. main functions are the promotion of visionary leadership; sharing of best practices and; offer a collective voice on policy issues; promote inter – county consultations; encourage and initiate information sharing on the performance of County Governments with regard to the execution of their functions; collective consultation on matters of interest to County Governments.
What We Do
COG provides a mechanism for consultation amongst County Governments, share information on performance of the counties in execution of their functions, facilitate capacity building for Governors, and consider reports from other intergovernmental forums on national and county interests amongst other functions (Section 20).Our Mission
To deepen devolution through coordination, consultation, information sharing, capacity building, performance management, and dispute resolution.Our Vision
Prosperous Counties that are drivers of socio-economic growth and development and quality service delivery.Our Values
Collaboration and Partnership, Integrity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Innovation, Professionalism
Our Motto
48 Governments, 1 Nation
PRESS STATEMENT ON ISSUES AFFECTING COUNTY GOVERNMENTS AND THE NATION
The Council of Governors today held an Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting and discussed critical issues affecting the County Governments and the Nation. We will therefore address you on the resolutions from the meeting;
1. On the current political situation in the Country;
The Council of Governors prides itself on being a non-partisan institution that speaks in one voice. In this regard, the Council notes with concern that the ongoing conflict between the two political divides continues to have a negative impact on counties. To this end, we have formed a nine (10) member committee comprising of;
• The Council Executive Committee are; H.E Anne Waiguru, H.E Ahmed Abdullahi, and H.E Stephen Sang
• (7) Governors namely; H.E Kenneth Lusaka, H.E Fatuma Achani; H.E Mutahi Kahiga, H.E Simba Arati, H.E Joseph Ole Lenku, H.E Wavinya Ndeti, and H.E Ochillo Ayacko
The purpose of the Committee will be to engage the leaders from the two political divides to address the ongoing demonstrations and amicable solutions to ensure stability in the country.
2. On the delayed disbursement of the Equitable Share;
Since the Council’s notice on this matter, issued on 24th April 2023, the National Treasury has so far disbursed February 2023 allocations amounting to Ksh.31.45 billion to the 47 Counties. Currently, the outstanding monies owed is;
• Ksh.29.6 billion owed to 47 Counties for March 2023 allocation.
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