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
Benchmark of excellence in devolution that is non-partisan; providing a supporting pillar for County Government as a platform for consultation, information sharing,capacity building, performance management and dispute resolution.
Our Vision
To have Prosperous and Democratic Counties delivering services to every Kenyan
PRESS STATEMENT - OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF WATER SERVICES PROVIDERS (WSPs)
Members of the Press,
Citizens of Kenya,
The Council of Governors is utterly disturbed by the statement of the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water and Sanitation Hon. Simon Chelugui on 19th October 2018 in regard to the Ownership and Management of Water Utilities in Kenya, following a meeting held on 8th October 2018 at the Council of Governors Offices where Hon.Simon Chelugui, the Ministry of Devolution and ASAL Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, Governors and CECs in Charge of Water were present.
The meeting unanimously agreed that as per the Water Act, 2016 Water Service Providers (WSPs) are agents of County Governments. As such, WSPs are the responsibility of County Governments who have the mandate to provide water services. In the case of ownership of Murang’a Water Sewerage Company (MUWASCO) and 4 other utilities (Gatanga, Gathamati, Kahuthu and MUSWASCO) – it was agreed that the institutions be handed over to Murang’a County Government with immediate effect. Subsequently, the Directors of the WSPs in Muranga to change their Articles and Memorandums of Association to reflect the ownership by the County Government in order to resolve the ongoing water wrangles in the County.
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Cancer Wednesday
Hundreds of Voi residents turned up for the free cancer screening held on Wednesday 18th September in Voi Sub County.The diseases screened include cervical, prostate and breast cancer that are considered to be the prevalent in the county.Speaking...
Nyamira Women to Benefit from Free Maternal Health Care
Nyamira County government is registering women at its hospitals in an initiative through which pregnant women will receive free maternal and child care services. The programme, which is an extension of the national government’s Linda Mama maternity drive,...
9th Session of the World Urban Forum
The 9th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9) on implementing the "New Urban Agenda" hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia concluded on the 13th February 2018. The great county of Mandera was well represented. "Mandera County government delegation...
All Set for the Annual Inter County Sports Competition in Kisii County
Amidst, pomp, colour and ululation, Siaya County Governor His Excellency Cornel Rasanga Amoth has this morning flagged off The Siaya County Sports Team to the 6th Edition of the Inter County annual games in Kisii County bringing together sports men and...
Black Panther Premieres in Kisumu Ahead Of Global Launch
Kenyans from all walks of life led by the Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili in the company of other top County officials, converged at the IMAX mega in Kisumu on Tuesday to grace the screening of the most anticipated America Superhero Film, The...
Brand 006, empowering our women to be self-reliant.
I Love Africa Girl's Business incubation centre has been officially opened in Voi sub county. This is a garment industry established through a partnership between the County government, I Love Africa (ILA) and AfricAqua and targets widows and...
Devolution breathes a new life to health services in Taita Taveta
The health sector in Taita Taveta will soon breathe a new life following the government’s commitment to provide quality, accessible, affordable and sustainable preventive healthcare services. According to the health services County Executive...
Education Is Key to End Unemployment, Governor Sonko Says
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged the youth in Nairobi to enroll in vocational centers across the county to acquire skills that will enable them to be self-employed. Speaking when he officially opened the Dandora Green Light Vocational Training Center...
Governor Kinyanjui roots for good working relationship between governors and senators
NGPU- Nakuru County Governor Lee Kinyanjui today called for a good working relationship between governors and senators. "We are not asking them not to carryout their oversight work but be sensitive to the different roles senators and governors...
Governor Kiraitu Seeks Increased Partnerships
The County Government of Meru is seeking partnerships with various organizations that will speed up development in the County.In the last one month, Governor Kiraitu Murungi has held a series of meetings with key development partners who wish to...
Governor Kiraitu unveils Ward Development Committees
Governor Kiraitu Murungi unveiled the 21-member ward development committees that will push his administration’s development agenda in the villages across the county.While campaigning in the August polls, he promised to take development to the...
Governor Lee Kinyanjui says Good Governance critical to attracting investors
Nakuru County Governor Lee Kinyanjui has said good governance is critical if counties are to attract investors and development partners. He said good governance creates an enabling environment for engagement. He said such an environment has...
Governor Lee leads forum to improve education in Subukia
Governor Lee Kinyanjui on September 21st led the Subukia Education Stakeholders Forum towards improving performance in schools in the Sub-County.
This is one of the forums on education that will be held across the County to improve performance in...
HEALTH MINISTRY TO FOCUS ON REDUCING HIV TRANSMISSION AMONG TURKANA YOUTH
Health and Sanitation County Executive Member (CEC) Jane Ajele has said that the county government will be focusing on how to promote the prevention of HIV/AIDS among the youth as they are have deemed to be most vulnerable to contracting the virus....
Homabay County Explores Partnership Prospects with India
Indian high commissioner to kenya, Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on Governor Cyprian Awiti at his office to foster partnerships and look at future engagements and opportunities that will benefit both institutions. The diplomat outlined...
Kakamega County Roads Inspection
H.E Governor Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya was on a day long inspection tour of roads under construction in Mumias East, Mumias West, Matungu and Navakholo sub counties. Governor Oparanya said his mission of opening up the entire County through an...
Kisumu County Domestic Revenue Rise
Kisumu County will soon be hitting the two billion shillings mark, in domestic revenue collection thanks to the Electronic Revenue platform. This figure is bound to shoot even higher once a cashless payment platform is integrated in the next few...
Major face lift for towns in Taita Taveta
Voi and Mwatate towns will soon get a major facelift courtesy of Kenya Urban Support program sponsored by the World Bank. Already, Tai ta Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has signed the participatory agreement and completed the for mulation of a...
Mandera County Holds a Two Day Cooperative Leadership Training
Mandera County Government held a co-operative leadership training on the 10th and 11th February 2018. The forum was officially opened by the Ag. Chief Officer trade Mr. Hassannoor Abdullahi. The training which was conducted by the department of...
Mandera County Kicks Off School Feeding Programme
"In January 2018, my Government will provide school meals program to 216 ECDE Centers with breakfast and lunch. This will boost the nutritional status to enhance enrollment. Stable foundation for our early childhood program will mean guaranteed...
Mandera County Receives Development partners. A historic visit since independence
"I was honored to receive a high ranking delegation at my office in Mandera town this morning. Among the delegates were Alexandera Sheppard (British high commission representative), Micah Powon (Principal Secretary), Ministry of Devolution and...
Meru County First Lady Launches Nutrition Programme
Meru’s First Lady Priscilla Murungi has launched a nutrition programme dubbed Generation Plus to tackle malnutrition challenges in the County.Speaking during the launch in Kangeta, Igembe Central, the First Lady said micronutrient deficiencies can...
Meru County launches ECDE milk project
The County Government launched a six-month ECDE milk pilot programme. During the piloting phase the ECDE kids will take milk twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The area MCA, Hon. Kithinji Ethaiba who was present hailed Governor Kiraitu Murungi and the...
Meru county sweet potato value chain
Governor Kiraitu Murungi today commissioned a Ksh.40 million Meru Sweet Potato Value Addition Factory at the Baraza Park in Maua Town, Igembe South Sub-County.The project is supported by the European Union through the National Drought Management...
Nakuru Governor launches water projects in Rongai Sub-County
Nakuru County Governor H.E Hon Lee Kinyanjui on 21st February launched two major water projects in Solai, Rongai Sub-County. The Governor, was accompanied by Water Chief Administrative Secretary Winnie Guchu, launched the Chepkulul and Emarangishu...
Norway Signs Agreement to Extend Funding to UN-Turkana Partnership
Successful partnership between Turkana County Government and intergovernmental organisations has borne more fruits after development partner, Norway signed an agreement to extend its support of UNDP devolution project in Turkana.In the event at the...
Nyandarua County Marks International Youth Day
To mark International Youth Day, His Excellency Governor Francis Kimemia has issued 12 greenhouses; 6 concrete mixers; 24 culvert moulds; 25 welding machines; 25 incubators each with a capacity of 528 eggs and a backup generator; 10 hi-tech...
NYEWASCO Extension
NYEWASCO (Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company), voted as the best water provider for eight years running, has 17th February launched a Sewer Extension Program. The Ground Breaking Ceremony was held in four different sites: King'ong'o/Gatende,...
Proposal to Manage City’s Waste Tabled
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Shs 200 Million World Bank Grant for Kakamega Roads Upgrade
Kakamega County has received shs200 million for roads upgrade in the County. Most roads will be tarmacked and security enhanced in urban and peri-urban areas. H.E. Governor Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya said this in Shirere Ward of Lurambi Sub-county...
Speech by H.E Governor Ndiritu Muriithi at this year’s world food day, in Igwamiti ward on 16th October, 2017.
Honorable Members of County Assembly,Leaders of various farmer groups and cooperatives, Business representativesGovernment officials,Fellow Farmers, our Children and other participants
Ladies and Gentlemen,Today is the 39th World Food Day. This...
Taita Taveta County Boosts Sports
Taita Taveta County Government has sponsored the first cross country event in its bid to boost sports across the county while improving the livelihood of talented youth. Speaking at Danson Mwanyumba Stadium in Wundanyi the Deputy Governor H.E...
Taita Taveta County Deputy Governor Wants Vocational Education and Training Boosted
Taita Taveta County Deputy Governor has called challenged education stakeholders to consider boosting technical and vocational training as they review primary and secondary education curriculums. Speaking during a stakeholder consultative meeting...
Taita Taveta County to Benefit from Kenya Urban Support Program Grant from World Bank
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Taita Taveta to reap big from 500 Million USD Investment
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Taita Taveta to Revive Farmer Cooperatives
Taita Taveta farmers have been urged to revive cooperatives to ensure that they benefit from their farm produce. Speaking during an awareness creation meeting on weights and measures with Challa and Njukini farmers in Taveta Sub County, the County...
The Grand Return of Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o
Residents of the lakeside city of Kisumu turned out in their droves to accord their beloved Governor a grand reception at the Kisumu International Airport following his brief absence from his home county of Kisumu as he had gone for three months...
The Gura Hydro Power Project
Governor Mutahi Kahiga on 14th February visited the Gura Hydro Power Project in Othaya. The mega project that is worth 1.7 billion shillings is saving tea farmers 30-40 million shillings which is spent annually on power bills. The Gura Hydro Power...
Wajir County Rapid Immunization Programme
H.E AMB. Mohamed Abdi Mohamud Presided over the launch of 100 days of Rapid Results initiative on immunization at Wajir Afya House.RRI was launched on 27th June 2018 by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta and the President Flagged off cold chain...
Wajir County to partner with National Government
H.E Amb. Mohamed Abdi Mohamud led Wajir County leadership in paying a courtesy call to Deputy President H.E William Samoe Ruto at his Karen residence. They deliberated on ways to partner with the national government in terms of developing the...
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